1998 Tata Safari vs. 1981 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Century (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 235 kg more than 1981 Toyota Century.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Century. 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, 1981 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari. 1981 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Tata Safari | 1981 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Century |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
