1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | Visa | Indica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 37 L |
