2009 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2009 Audi A8 and 2009 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,123 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A8 (256 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 760 kg more than 2009 Audi A8.
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, 2009 Audi A8 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari. 2009 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi A8 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Audi | Tata |
Model | A8 | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3123 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |