1986 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 35 kg more than 1986 Buick Estate.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Safari. 1986 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Buick Estate | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Estate | Safari |
Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 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 | 1885 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 |