1998 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Porsche | Tata |
| Model | 911 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3387 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
