2008 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
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 LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari. 2012 Land Rover LR2 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. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Tata | Land Rover |
| Model | Safari | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2659 mm |
