2009 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mazda Tribute. 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, 2009 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari.
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2009 Mazda Tribute | 2010 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mazda | Tata |
Model | Tribute | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |