2005 Tata Indigo vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Tata Indigo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Indigo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 1983 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Tata Indigo, 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Tata Indigo | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
