2010 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Peugeot 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 408 (147 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 408. 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, 2012 Peugeot 408 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari. 2012 Peugeot 408 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 Peugeot 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Safari | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Tata | Peugeot |
| Model | Safari | 408 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
