2010 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 300 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari. 2012 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Safari | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2819 mm |
