1977 Honda Accord vs. 1999 Tata Indica
To start off, 1999 Tata Indica is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1999 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata Indica weights approximately 46 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1999 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Accord | Indica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
