1989 Buick Riviera vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Riviera (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 396 kg more than 1989 Buick Riviera.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1989 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari. 1989 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Buick Riviera | 2010 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | Riviera | Safari |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1918 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |