1977 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 35 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 83 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 1977 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Buick | Tata |
| Model | Estate | Indica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
