2009 Tata Indica vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indica | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
