2012 Tata Safari vs. 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA
To start off, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA (165 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 738 kg more than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA. 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, 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
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2012 Tata Safari | 2013 Mazda MX-5 MIATA | |
Make | Tata | Mazda |
Model | Safari | MX-5 MIATA |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 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 Weight | 1920 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4032 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1255 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |