2009 Tata Indica vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2005 Mitsubishi Magna 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. 2005 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2005 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Tata | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Indica | Magna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
