2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Panda | Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 860 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
