1973 Honda Life vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indica (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2011 Tata Indica (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Life | 2011 Tata Indica | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Life | Indica |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 37 L |