1977 Porsche 912 vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, 2006 Tata Indica is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 912 (87 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 460 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Porsche 912 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 912 | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Porsche | Tata |
| Model | 912 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
