1980 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 2011 Tata Indica | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Electra | Indica |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 37 L |