2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 680 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |