2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 2008 Tata Safari

To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Getz 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 Hyundai Getz (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Getz should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 733 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Getz.

Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Getz. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (191 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Hyundai Getz 2008 Tata Safari
Make Hyundai Tata
Model Getz Safari
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1493 cc 2956 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 81 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Torque 191 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 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 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1187 kg 1920 kg
Vehicle Length 3820 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2660 mm


 

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