2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 and 2008 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C4 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 582 kg more than 2008 Citroen C4.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C4. (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C4 | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Citroen | Tata |
Model | C4 | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1338 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |