2006 Tata Indigo vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2006 Tata Indigo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indigo weights approximately 564 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
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, 1979 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo. 1979 Lancia Beta has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lancia Beta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Tata Indigo | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Tata | Lancia |
Model | Indigo | Beta |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |