2003 Tata Safari vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 8 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (328 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Safari weights approximately 280 kg more than 2011 Audi A5.
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, 2011 Audi A5 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Tata Safari | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Tata | Audi |
| Model | Safari | A5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
