1996 Honda Legend vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Honda Legend.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Legend. 1996 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Honda Legend | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Legend | Safari |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |