2008 Mazda 5 vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 5. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 445 kg more than 2008 Mazda 5. 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 2008 Mazda 5. 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 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 5 | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | 5 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
