1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 950 kg more than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mazda | Tata |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Safari |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |