1977 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Tata Indica
To start off, 2005 Tata Indica is newer by 28 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 1,602 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 2005 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Indica weights approximately 40 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 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 2005 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 2005 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Accord | Indica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1403 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 | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
