1998 Tata Safari vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Tata Safari | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Safari | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2231 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |