2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (163 HP) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Forester | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Subaru | Tata |
| Model | Forester | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 69 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
