2007 Tata Indigo vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
