2001 Tata Safari vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Tata Safari is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Tata Safari | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
