2009 Pontiac Vibe vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Vibe (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 2010 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 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac Vibe | 2010 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Pontiac | Tata |
| Model | Vibe | Indica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 37 L |
