1990 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 684 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Porsche | Tata |
| Model | 911 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1236 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2660 mm |
