2009 Tata Indica vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Toyota Corolla (270 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2002 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indica | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
