1978 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2002 Tata Indigo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Tata Indigo. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Tata Indigo weights approximately 134 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Indigo. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 2002 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Accord | Indigo |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |