2007 Tata Indica vs. 2007 Citroen C8
To start off, both 2007 Tata Indica and 2007 Citroen C8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C8 (106 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 738 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 Citroen C8 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica. 2007 Citroen C8 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 Citroen C8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indica | 2007 Citroen C8 | |
| Make | Tata | Citroen |
| Model | Indica | C8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1404 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
