2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2006 Kia Picanto 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 Tata Indica.
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 Kia Picanto, 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 Tata Indica (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Picanto | Indica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
