2003 Tata Safari vs. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2003 Tata Safari and 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 100 kg more than 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Tata Safari | 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Tata | Jeep |
Model | Safari | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |