2009 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 791 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Accord | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
