2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 475 kg more than 2008 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Land Cruiser | Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |