2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 1205 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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 2003 Fiat Panda. 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 (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
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2003 Fiat Panda | 2010 Tata Safari | |
Make | Fiat | Tata |
Model | Panda | Safari |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2660 mm |