1999 Mazda Demio vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1999 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 960 kg more than 1999 Mazda Demio. 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 1999 Mazda Demio. 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 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Demio.
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1999 Mazda Demio | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mazda | Tata |
Model | Demio | Safari |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1322 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |