1998 Mitsubishi Space Star vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, both 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star and 1998 Tata Safari were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 725 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. 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 (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mitsubishi Space Star | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Tata |
| Model | Space Star | Safari |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
