2000 Tata Safari vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 2000 Tata Safari is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Tatra Tatraplan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 864 kg more than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Tata Safari | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
| Make | Tata | Tatra |
| Model | Safari | Tatraplan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
