2008 Dodge Nitro vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Nitro 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 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Nitro (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Dodge Nitro.
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, 2008 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Nitro | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Dodge | Tata |
Model | Nitro | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2768 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |