2003 Honda City vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 980 kg more than 2003 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda City | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | City | Safari |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |