2007 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2007 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 (182 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
| Model | 156 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
