2001 Suzuki Ignis vs. 2001 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2001 Suzuki Ignis and 2001 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. 2001 Suzuki Ignis has automatic transmission and 2001 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2001 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Suzuki Ignis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Suzuki Ignis | 2001 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Suzuki | Tata |
| Model | Ignis | Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3620 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
