2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (89 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
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, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor (346 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Tata |
| Model | Endeavor | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
