2001 Tata Indica vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Tata Indica is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 2001 Tata Indica and 1970 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,405 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata Indica weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Because 1970 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Tata Indica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Indica. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Tata Indica | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indica | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
