2002 Dodge Stratus vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Stratus (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 540 kg more than 2002 Dodge Stratus.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Stratus. 2002 Dodge Stratus has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Dodge Stratus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Dodge Stratus | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Dodge | Tata |
Model | Stratus | Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |