2012 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2012 Renault Grand Scenic 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Grand Scenic (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Grand Scenic should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 408 kg more than 2012 Renault Grand Scenic.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Grand Scenic. 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 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Grand Scenic. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Grand Scenic.
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2012 Renault Grand Scenic | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Renault | Tata |
Model | Grand Scenic | Safari |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |