1981 Holden Commodore vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, 2006 Tata Indica is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 380 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Holden Commodore | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Holden | Tata |
| Model | Commodore | Indica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2837 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
