2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2004 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i30 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 631 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Hyundai i30 (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai i30 | 2004 Tata Safari | |
Make | Hyundai | Tata |
Model | i30 | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1409 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |