2005 Tata Indica vs. 2003 Tata Safari
To start off, 2005 Tata Indica is newer by 2 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2005 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Tata Indica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Tata Indica | 2003 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indica | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1403 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
