2006 Opel Astra vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2006 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 370 kg more than 2006 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra, 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 Opel Astra (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Astra | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Opel | Tata |
| Model | Astra | Indica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
