1954 Buick 70 vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2011 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Buick 70 | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | 70 | Safari |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |