1959 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Morgan Plus 4 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan Plus 4 | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Morgan | Tata |
| Model | Plus 4 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
