2001 Tata Safari vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2007 Holden Captiva is newer by 6 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Holden Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2001 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 185 kg more than 2007 Holden Captiva.
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, 2007 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Tata Safari | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
| Make | Tata | Holden |
| Model | Safari | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
