2010 Tata Safari vs. 2011 Dacia Sandero
To start off, 2011 Dacia Sandero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Sandero (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 2011 Dacia Sandero.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Safari | 2011 Dacia Sandero | |
| Make | Tata | Dacia |
| Model | Safari | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 127 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 |
