1988 Porsche 944 vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, 2006 Tata Indica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 944 | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Porsche | Tata |
| Model | 944 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2680 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
