2008 Tata Indica vs. 2008 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, both 2008 Tata Indica and 2008 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1339 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 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Tata Indica | 2008 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indica | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
