2011 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 250 kg more than 2010 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari. 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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. 2011 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Porsche Cayenne | 2010 Tata Safari | |
Make | Porsche | Tata |
Model | Cayenne | Safari |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 699 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 2170 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4846 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2896 mm | 2660 mm |