2008 Tata Safari vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari. 2005 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. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Tata | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Accord |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
