2010 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura MDX weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari. 2010 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura MDX | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Acura | Tata |
| Model | MDX | Safari |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2064 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4867 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2660 mm |
