2007 Tata Indica vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 35 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indica | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indica | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1401 cc | 1331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
