1999 Honda Today vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. 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, 2007 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Today | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Today | Safari |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1918 mm |