2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (198 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 750 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 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
| Model | 159 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
