2001 Tata Indica vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300

To start off, both 2001 Tata Indica and 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2001 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 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 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Tata Indica, 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata Indica. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata Indica. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 has automatic transmission and 2001 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2001 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Tata Indica 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
Make Tata Toyota
Model Indica Progress NC 300
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Size 1405 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 213 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 106 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1480 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2790 mm


 

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