1978 Lancia Beta vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Beta | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Lancia | Tata |
| Model | Beta | Indica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 37 L |
