2008 Tata Indica vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Tata Indica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indica weights approximately 61 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
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 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (91 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Tata Indica | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Indica | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |