2010 Mazda 3 vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 557 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
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2010 Mazda 3 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Mazda | Tata |
Model | 3 | Safari |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1363 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4506 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2660 mm |