2009 Tata Indica vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2003 Toyota 4Runner 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. 2003 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2003 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indica | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
