2006 Tata Indica vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Tata Indica would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2007 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Tata Indica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Tata Indica | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indica | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
