2006 Tata Indica vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 5 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 266 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon.
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, 2011 Seat Leon, 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, 2011 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Tata Indica | 2011 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Tata | Seat |
| Model | Indica | Leon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
