2003 Tata Safari vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. 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 73 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Tata Safari | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Tata | Volvo |
| Model | Safari | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
