2001 Seat Tango vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Seat Tango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Seat Tango would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 730 kg more than 2001 Seat Tango.
Because 2003 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Seat Tango. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Seat Tango | 2003 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | Tango | Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
