2009 Tata Indica vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 893 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 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Tata Indica | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Tata | Hyundai |
Model | Indica | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2187 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1898 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |