2007 Tata Indica vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 Tata Indica and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 515 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 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indica | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indica | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1401 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
