2000 Tata Safari vs. 2010 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i10 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i10. (66 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2010 Hyundai i10. 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 2010 Hyundai i10. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i10. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Tata Safari | 2010 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Tata | Hyundai |
| Model | Safari | i10 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
