2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Fiat Palio (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Palio | Indica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
