2008 Tata Safari vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 984 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord. 1978 Honda Accord 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. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Tata | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |
