2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 862 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
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 Hyundai Veracruz (349 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Hyundai | Tata |
| Model | Veracruz | Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
