2002 Honda Insight vs. 2004 Tata Safari
To start off, 2004 Tata Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2002 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2002 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Insight | 2004 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Insight | Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 994 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |