2012 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Tucson and 2012 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Tucson (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 415 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Hyundai Tucson (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari. 2012 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Hyundai Tucson | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Hyundai | Tata |
Model | Tucson | Safari |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2660 mm |