1997 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indigo weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Carina | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Carina | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| 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 | 105 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
