1987 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Sumo 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Sumo. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Buick Estate | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Estate | Sumo |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
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 | 182 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 435 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |