1973 Honda Life vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 39 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), 2012 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1973 Honda Life. (30 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Life. (29 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Tata Indica | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Life | Indica |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
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 | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 37 L |