2007 Tata Safari vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Smart ForFour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Smart ForFour would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 955 kg more than 2004 Smart ForFour. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Smart ForFour. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour. 2004 Smart ForFour has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Tata Safari | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Tata | Smart |
Model | Safari | ForFour |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |