2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Palio | Indica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 37 L |
