1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (90 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2010 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Corona | Indica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
