2002 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick LeSabre (206 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 303 kg more than 2002 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2008 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick LeSabre. 2002 Buick LeSabre 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. 2002 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Tata Safari | |
Make | Buick | Tata |
Model | LeSabre | Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |