1992 Tata Estate vs. 1981 Volvo 260
To start off, 1992 Tata Estate is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1992 Tata Estate. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1992 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Tata Estate weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 Volvo 260.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Volvo 260 (231 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Tata Estate | 1981 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Tata | Volvo |
| Model | Estate | 260 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
