2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Tata Indica

To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Kia Sportage 2009 Tata Indica
Make Kia Tata
Model Sportage Indica
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1975 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 136 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 37 L


 

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