2009 Tata Indica vs. 1984 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 1984 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indica | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
