2009 Tata Indica vs. 2003 Toyota Avalon
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 Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2003 Toyota Avalon 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 Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2003 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indica | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
