2003 Nissan Altima vs. 2002 Tata Safari
To start off, 2003 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Nissan Altima (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Tata Safari. (136 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Safari weights approximately 750 kg more than 2003 Nissan Altima.
Because 2002 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Nissan Altima. 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, 2003 Nissan Altima (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Safari.
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2003 Nissan Altima | 2002 Tata Safari | |
Make | Nissan | Tata |
Model | Altima | Safari |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |