2000 Tata Safari vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 2000 Tata Safari is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. 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 1973 Toyota Century. 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, 1973 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Safari. 1973 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2000 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2000 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Tata Safari | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
