1990 Rover 400 vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover 400 (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Rover 400 | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Rover | Tata |
| Model | 400 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
