1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Safari. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 2007 Tata Safari | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Tata |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Safari |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |