2009 Tata Indigo vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indigo weights approximately 559 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Toyota Sport 800 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 1965 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indigo | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 30 L |
