2005 Citroen C1 vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C1 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C1.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C1 | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | C1 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 37 L |
