1965 Porsche 912 vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 950 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Porsche 912. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Porsche 912 | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Porsche | Tata |
| Model | 912 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
