2002 Tata Safari vs. 2010 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2010 Nissan NP300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan NP300 (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Tata Safari. (136 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan NP300 should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Safari weights approximately 598 kg more than 2010 Nissan NP300.
Because 2002 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan NP300. 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, 2010 Nissan NP300 (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Tata Safari | 2010 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Tata | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |
