2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Tata Safari
To start off, 2005 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Safari weights approximately 402 kg more than 2004 Honda CR-V.
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, 2004 Honda CR-V (220 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Safari. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Safari. 2004 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2005 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2005 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Honda CR-V | 2005 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | CR-V | Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |