2003 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 Tata Safari. 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, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari. 2003 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Sequoia | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Sequoia | Safari |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2660 mm |
