2003 Tata Safari vs. 2000 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2003 Tata Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (146 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 765 kg more than 2000 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Toyota RAV4 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Tata Safari | 2000 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Safari | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2500 mm |