2000 Tata Estate vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida

To start off, 2000 Tata Estate is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Cressida. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Estate weights approximately 380 kg more than 1980 Toyota Cressida. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1980 Toyota Cressida (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Estate. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Estate.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Tata Estate 1980 Toyota Cressida
Make Tata Toyota
Model Estate Cressida
Year Released 2000 1980
Engine Size 1948 cc 2187 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 67 HP 66 HP
Torque 119 Nm 132 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1640 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4650 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1620 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2650 mm


 

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