1990 Suzuki Jimny vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Suzuki Jimny | 2003 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Suzuki | Tata |
| Model | Jimny | Safari |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 539 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |
