2005 Kia Rio vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Rio (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Rio. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Rio | 2010 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Rio | Indica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
