2007 Tata Safari vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 557 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 3. 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, 2010 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Safari | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Tata | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | 3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1920 kg | 1363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2639 mm |
