2001 Toyota Avensis vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Avensis. 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 (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis. 2001 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Toyota Avensis | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Avensis | Safari |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |