2005 Tata Indica vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Tata Indica and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 384 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (172 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indica. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Tata Indica | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indica | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1403 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
