1979 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indigo weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Accord | Indigo |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |