2008 Rover 75 vs. 2007 Tata Safari

To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Rover 75.

Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 75. 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Rover 75 2007 Tata Safari
Make Rover Tata
Model 75 Safari
Year Released 2008 2007
Engine Size 2497 cc 2956 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 69 HP
Torque 240 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 19.0:1
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 1535 kg 1920 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2660 mm