2009 Tata Indica vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S80 (185 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2008 Volvo S80 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. 2008 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Tata | Volvo |
| Model | Indica | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
