2003 Tata Safari vs. 1998 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Avensis. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 760 kg more than 1998 Toyota Avensis. 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 1998 Toyota Avensis. 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, 1998 Toyota Avensis (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari.
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2003 Tata Safari | 1998 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Avensis |
Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2640 mm |