2000 Tata Safari vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 2000 Tata Safari is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 877 kg more than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 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 1950 Triumph Roadster. 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) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Tata Safari | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Tata | Triumph |
| Model | Safari | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
