1962 Austin Princess vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin Princess weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Because 1962 Austin Princess is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Austin Princess. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin Princess | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Austin | Tata |
| Model | Princess | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |
