2008 Tata Safari vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY weights approximately 6 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.
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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY 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. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Tata | Dodge |
| Model | Safari | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
