2003 Subaru R2 vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2003 Subaru R2 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (52 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Subaru R2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (63 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
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2003 Subaru R2 | 2003 Tata Safari | |
Make | Subaru | Tata |
Model | R2 | Safari |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |