2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 3 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 727 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (193 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Accord | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 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 | 1193 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
