2011 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Fiat Panda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 780 kg more than 2011 Fiat Panda. 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, 2008 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Fiat Panda | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Fiat | Tata |
Model | Panda | Safari |
Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |