2008 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 788 kg more than 2008 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Tata | Land Rover |
| Model | Safari | Defender |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
