2011 Toyota Avalon vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Toyota Avalon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 280 kg more than 2011 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari. 2011 Toyota Avalon 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. 2011 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Toyota Avalon | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Avalon | Safari |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 2660 mm |