2008 Renault Megane vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Renault Megane 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 755 kg more than 2008 Renault Megane.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Megane | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Renault | Tata |
Model | Megane | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |