2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 2002 Tata Safari
To start off, 2002 Tata Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Tata Safari (136 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Safari weights approximately 1224 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 2002 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Smart | Tata |
| Model | ForTwo | Safari |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2660 mm |
