1980 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 31 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Safari 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.
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1980 Buick Estate | 2011 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Estate | Safari |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
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 |