1977 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 40 kg more than 1977 Buick Estate.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari. 1977 Buick Estate 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. 1977 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Buick Estate | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Estate | Safari |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |