1989 Peugeot Oxia vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot Oxia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot Oxia would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot Oxia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (671 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 536 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot Oxia should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 666 kg more than 1989 Peugeot Oxia.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Peugeot Oxia (726 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot Oxia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Peugeot Oxia | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Peugeot | Tata |
| Model | Oxia | Safari |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 726 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1930 mm |
