2009 Tata Indica vs. 2005 Toyota Mark II

To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mark II will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Mark II (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2005 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Tata Indica 2005 Toyota Mark II
Make Tata Toyota
Model Indica Mark II
Year Released 2009 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1405 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 3680 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 13.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 70 L


 

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