1999 Tata Safari vs. 2006 Volkswagen Fox
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Fox is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Tata Safari 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 61 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Safari weights approximately 1028 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. 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 2006 Volkswagen Fox. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Fox. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Fox.
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1999 Tata Safari | 2006 Volkswagen Fox | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Safari | Fox |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
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 | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1012 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |