2003 Isuzu VehiCross vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2003 Isuzu VehiCross and 2003 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Isuzu VehiCross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Isuzu VehiCross (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu VehiCross should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Isuzu VehiCross.
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, 2003 Isuzu VehiCross (285 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Isuzu VehiCross will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari. 2003 Isuzu VehiCross has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Isuzu VehiCross will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Isuzu VehiCross | 2003 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Isuzu | Tata |
| Model | VehiCross | Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2660 mm |
