1999 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Audi A4. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 530 kg more than 1999 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Audi | Tata |
| Model | A4 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
