1998 Tata Safari vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 855 kg more than 2006 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Tata Safari (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Yaris. 2006 Toyota Yaris has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Tata Safari | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Yaris |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |