2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 715 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Hyundai | Tata |
| Model | Santa Fe | Indica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |
