2007 Kia Rio 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 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 873 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. 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 Kia Rio. 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 (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Rio | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 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 | 1047 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
