1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, 2006 Tata Indica is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 290 kg more than 1965 Fiat 2300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 2300 | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | 2300 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
