2001 Tata Safari vs. 1995 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2001 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (174 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2001 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 480 kg more than 1995 Dodge Dakota.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari. 1995 Dodge Dakota 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. 1995 Dodge Dakota will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Tata Safari | 1995 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Tata | Dodge |
| Model | Safari | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
