2004 Volvo V50 vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V50 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 490 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50.
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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari.
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2004 Volvo V50 | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Volvo | Tata |
Model | V50 | Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |