2007 Toyota Fortuner vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Fortuner and 2007 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Toyota Fortuner.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Fortuner (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Fortuner | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Fortuner | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
