2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C4 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 583 kg more than 2007 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C4. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C4 | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | C4 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
