2002 Tata Safari vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2002 Tata Safari is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Tata Safari. (136 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Safari weights approximately 390 kg more than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2002 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Safari. 1994 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2002 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2002 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Tata Safari | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Tata | Buick |
| Model | Safari | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
