2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 2000 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Safari weights approximately 510 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Because 2000 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Frontier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 2000 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | Frontier | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2660 mm |
