2001 Tata Safari vs. 2002 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2002 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 750 kg more than 2002 Nissan X-Trail.
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, 2002 Nissan X-Trail (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Tata Safari | 2002 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Tata | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
