1979 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate 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 1979 Buick Estate.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Buick Estate | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Estate | Safari |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
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 | 1870 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 |