2009 Tata Indica vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indica weights approximately 15 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1978 Nissan Silvia 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 1978 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica, 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Tata | Nissan |
| Model | Indica | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
