1998 Renault Twingo vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, both 1998 Renault Twingo 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 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1998 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Renault Twingo. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Twingo. (92 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Renault Twingo | 1998 Tata Safari | |
Make | Renault | Tata |
Model | Twingo | Safari |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |