2008 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2007 Tata Safari

To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Nissan X-Trail.

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 Nissan X-Trail (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan X-Trail 2007 Tata Safari
Make Nissan Tata
Model X-Trail Safari
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2184 cc 2956 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 134 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.0:1 19.0:1
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 1600 kg 1920 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2660 mm


 

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