1998 Rover 400 vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
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 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Rover 400 | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Rover | Tata |
| Model | 400 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
