1998 Dodge Intrepid vs. 1998 Tata Indica
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Intrepid and 1998 Tata Indica were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,735 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Intrepid (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1998 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 640 kg more than 1998 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Dodge Intrepid (257 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Indica. 1998 Dodge Intrepid has automatic transmission and 1998 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 1998 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Dodge Intrepid will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Intrepid | 1998 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Dodge | Tata |
| Model | Intrepid | Indica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
