1989 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 145 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina.
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, 1989 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Carina | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Carina | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 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 | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |
