2008 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carens and 2008 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 586 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.
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, 2008 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2008 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Carens | Indica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 37 L |
