2003 Tata Safari vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 705 kg more than 1980 Toyota Crown. 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 1980 Toyota Crown. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Tata Safari | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
