1969 Honda S800 vs. 2004 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2004 Tata Indigo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 2004 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Indigo weights approximately 310 kg more than 1969 Honda S800.
Because 1969 Honda S800 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 1969 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Tata Indigo (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Honda S800 | 2004 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | S800 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 789 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
