1976 Seat 124 vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indigo weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 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, 2011 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Seat | Tata |
| Model | 124 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| 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 | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
