2007 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (135 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 435 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | 6 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
