2003 Tata Safari vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla 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 61 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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 1984 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
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2003 Tata Safari | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |