2000 Tata Estate vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 2000 Tata Estate is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Tata Estate (67 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Tata Estate weights approximately 665 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Tata Estate (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Tata Estate | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Estate | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
