2008 Tata Safari vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 200 kg more than 1963 Rover P5.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Rover P5. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5. 1963 Rover P5 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. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Tata Safari | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Tata | Rover |
Model | Safari | P5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |