2002 Smart ForTwo vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Smart ForTwo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Smart ForTwo | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Smart | Tata |
| Model | ForTwo | Safari |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 135 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.8 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2660 mm |
