2010 Tata Safari vs. 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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, 2010 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Safari | 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Tata | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2329 mm |
