2012 Tata Indica vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indica 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 915 kg more than 2012 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Tata Indica. 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 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indica | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indica | Safari |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
