2000 Tata Safari vs. 1994 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2000 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 680 kg more than 1994 Toyota Lexcen.
Because 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Lexcen. 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, 1994 Toyota Lexcen (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Tata Safari | 1994 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
