2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo vs. 2005 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Safari weights approximately 774 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo.
Because 2005 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Safari.
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2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo | 2005 Tata Safari | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
Model | MiTo | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |