1996 Renault Safrane vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 395 kg more than 1996 Renault Safrane.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Renault Safrane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Safrane.
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1996 Renault Safrane | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Renault | Tata |
Model | Safrane | Safari |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |