2005 Tata Safari vs. 2011 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2011 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Safari weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 Jeep Wrangler.
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, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Safari. 2011 Jeep Wrangler has automatic transmission and 2005 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2005 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jeep Wrangler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Tata Safari | 2011 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Tata | Jeep |
| Model | Safari | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1798 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2946 mm |
