1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, 2006 Tata Indica is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 866 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Tata Indica 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 2006 Tata Indica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, 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, 2006 Tata Indica (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | Visa | Indica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 51 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
