2001 Fiat Seicento vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Indica weights approximately 310 kg more than 2001 Fiat Seicento. 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, 2010 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Seicento | 2010 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Seicento | Indica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 37 L |
