2007 Skoda Fabia vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2007 Skoda Fabia 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Fabia (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Fabia should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 130 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Skoda Fabia (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Skoda Fabia | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Skoda | Tata |
| Model | Fabia | Indica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
