1980 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Tata E

To start off, 2000 Tata E is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata E should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 610 kg more than 2000 Tata E.

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, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata E. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata E. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2000 Tata E has manual transmission. 2000 Tata E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Estate 2000 Tata E
Make Buick Tata
Model Estate E
Year Released 1980 2000
Engine Size 5030 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1980 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2810 mm