2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari. 2008 Subaru Forester 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. 2008 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Subaru | Tata |
Model | Forester | Safari |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |