1956 Citroen 15 vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,867 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Citroen 15 (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Citroen 15 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | 15 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
