1987 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Honda Accord (167 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Honda Accord | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Accord | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
