1979 Mazda 616 vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Indigo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda 616 | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | 616 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
