1998 Tata Safari vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (322 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Tata Safari | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 322 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |