1972 Seat 124 vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1972 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indica weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Tata Indica (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Seat 124 | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | 124 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
