2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 180 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Fiat Palio (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Palio | Indica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
