1986 Talbot Horizon vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Talbot Horizon 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 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Horizon. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 192 kg more than 1986 Talbot Horizon. 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 (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Horizon. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Talbot Horizon | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Talbot | Tata |
| Model | Horizon | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1118 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |
