2003 Tata Safari vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo X670 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo X670 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 112 kg more than 2013 Volvo X670.
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, 2013 Volvo X670 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo X670 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari. 2013 Volvo X670 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. 2013 Volvo X670 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Tata Safari | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
Make | Tata | Volvo |
Model | Safari | X670 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2815 mm |