1974 Honda 1300 vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,403 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 245 kg more than 1974 Honda 1300.
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, 2012 Tata Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda 1300 | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | 1300 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1403 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |
