1990 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 894 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Safari |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |