1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Skylark (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1970 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Skylark | Safari |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |