2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2002 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C8 and 2002 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C8 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Tata Safari. (136 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Safari weights approximately 203 kg more than 2002 Citroen C8.
Because 2002 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Citroen C8 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Safari. 2002 Citroen C8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2002 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C8 | 2002 Tata Safari | |
Make | Citroen | Tata |
Model | C8 | Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |