2008 Tata Safari vs. 2008 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2008 Tata Safari and 2008 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Astra (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Opel Astra. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2008 Opel Astra 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. 2008 Opel Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Tata Safari | 2008 Opel Astra | |
Make | Tata | Opel |
Model | Safari | Astra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |