2006 Tata Indica vs. 2006 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2006 Tata Indica and 2006 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 424 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Tata Indica | 2006 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Indica | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |