1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Bristol | Tata |
| Model | 407 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 37 L |
