2002 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2002 Tata Safari. (136 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Safari weights approximately 483 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Tata Safari | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Tata | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
