2008 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 440 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 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Safari | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Tata | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1920 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
