1981 Daihatsu Taft vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indigo (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Daihatsu Taft | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Tata |
| Model | Taft | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2460 mm |
