2010 Tata Safari vs. 2010 Dacia Sandero
To start off, both 2010 Tata Safari and 2010 Dacia Sandero were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dacia Sandero (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dacia Sandero should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 809 kg more than 2010 Dacia Sandero.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dacia Sandero. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Safari | 2010 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Tata | Dacia |
| Model | Safari | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1111 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
