2001 Tata Safari vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Safari weights approximately 488 kg more than 2010 Mazda 5.
Because 2001 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2010 Mazda 5 (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Tata Safari | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Tata | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | 5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2751 mm |
