2007 Tata Indica vs. 2000 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 180 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, 2000 Vauxhall Astra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indica | 2000 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Tata | Vauxhall |
| Model | Indica | Astra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1401 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
