2010 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 980 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat 500. 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 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 2012 Fiat 500 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. 2012 Fiat 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Tata Safari | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Tata | Fiat |
Model | Safari | 500 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |