2007 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 3 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 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 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Rio | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1047 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1918 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
