2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 791 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1948 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |