2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Punto (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 876 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Punto | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
