1992 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 960 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Tata Safari (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Honda Civic | 1998 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Safari |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |