1978 Mazda 616 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 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indica weights approximately 133 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 616 | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | 616 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
