2004 Tata Safari vs. 1987 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Tata Safari is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,507 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 760 kg more than 1987 Toyota Camry.
Because 2004 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1987 Toyota Camry (206 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Tata Safari | 1987 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Camry |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
