2010 Tata Safari vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 588 kg more than 1998 Honda S-MX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari. 1998 Honda S-MX has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Safari | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Tata | Honda |
| Model | Safari | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
