1999 Tata Safari vs. 1995 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Tata Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Safari weights approximately 880 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Golf. (116 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Tata Safari | 1995 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | Golf |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
