2005 Fiat Seicento 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 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Seicento 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 (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indica weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 Tata Indica (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Seicento 2009 Tata Indica
Make Fiat Tata
Model Seicento Indica
Year Released 2005 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1116 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 84 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 3330 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 9.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 37 L


 

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