1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Tata Safari
To start off, 2007 Tata Safari is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Safari weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2007 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 1980 Buick LeSabre 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. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Buick | Tata |
| Model | LeSabre | Safari |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
