2012 Tata Safari vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Tata Safari would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 778 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. 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 2013 Fiat 500. 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, 2013 Fiat 500 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
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2012 Tata Safari | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Tata | Fiat |
Model | Safari | 500 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1142 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3668 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1866 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1503 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2300 mm |