2005 Tata Indigo vs. 2005 Tata Safari

To start off, both 2005 Tata Indigo and 2005 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Safari weights approximately 900 kg more than 2005 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Tata Indigo 2005 Tata Safari
Make Tata Tata
Model Indigo Safari
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1405 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 Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 1920 kg
Vehicle Length 4160 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2660 mm