1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 724 kg more than 1990 Dodge Spirit.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Dodge Spirit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | Tata |
| Model | Spirit | Safari |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2211 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
