2008 Tata Indigo vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 96 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Tata Indigo | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Indigo | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |