2002 Toyota Corolla vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 830 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (270 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Toyota Corolla | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Corolla | Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |