2005 Acura RSX vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RSX would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura RSX (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 698 kg more than 2005 Acura RSX.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RSX. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RSX | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Acura | Tata |
| Model | RSX | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
