1968 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2006 Tata Indigo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 2006 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | 500 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
