1956 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Tata Estate
To start off, 1994 Tata Estate is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP) has 185 more horse power than 1994 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1994 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Tata Estate weights approximately 50 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1994 Tata Estate | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | 40 | Estate |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 462 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |