2007 Tata Indica vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Tata Indica and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 531 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 V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica. 2007 Volvo V50 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 V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indica | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Tata | Volvo |
| Model | Indica | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 62 L |
