1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indica weights approximately 310 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Renault Super 5 | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Renault | Tata |
| Model | Super 5 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
