1974 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indica weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Because 1974 Toyota Carina 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 1974 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica, 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, 1974 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Carina | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Carina | Indica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
