2003 Tata Safari vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2003 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari. 2006 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Tata Safari | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Tata | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
