2008 Tata Safari vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 543 kg more than 2013 Scion tC.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Scion tC. 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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Tata | Scion |
| Model | Safari | tC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
