2007 Tata Indica vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Tata Indica and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 485 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 Volvo S80 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica. 2007 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indica | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Tata | Volvo |
| Model | Indica | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1401 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
