2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 846 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
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2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Tacoma | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2660 mm |