2003 Peugeot 106 vs. 2001 Tata Safari
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 106 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 106. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 106. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Peugeot 106. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 106. (87 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 106 | 2001 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Peugeot | Tata |
| Model | 106 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
