1979 Buick Century vs. 1993 Tata Estate
To start off, 1993 Tata Estate is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1993 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1993 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Tata Estate weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Buick Century.
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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1993 Tata Estate | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Century | Estate |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |