2010 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 548 kg more than 2010 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. 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, 2009 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Qashqai.
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2010 Nissan Qashqai | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Nissan | Tata |
Model | Qashqai | Safari |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |