2002 Tata Safari vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 2002 Tata Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tata Safari would be higher. Both 2002 Tata Safari and 1998 Tata Safari are equipped with a 1,948 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Tata Safari (136 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari.
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, 1998 Tata Safari (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Safari.
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2002 Tata Safari | 1998 Tata Safari | |
Make | Tata | Tata |
Model | Safari | Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 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 | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |