2011 Kia Sedona vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2011 Kia Sedona and 2011 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sedona weights approximately 64 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.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Kia Sedona (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari. 2011 Kia Sedona 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. 2011 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Kia Sedona | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Kia | Tata |
Model | Sedona | Safari |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1984 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2660 mm |