2012 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2012 Tata Safari and 2012 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 536 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Avensis. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Avensis. 2012 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Tata Safari | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Avensis |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
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 | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |