1978 Lada 1200 vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indica (70 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1200. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Lada 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1200 | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Lada | Tata |
| Model | 1200 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 37 L |
