2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Strada and 2006 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Because 2006 Tata Indica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Tata Indica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Strada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Fiat Strada (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Strada | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Strada | Indica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
