2009 Tata Indica vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2009 Tata Indica and 2009 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 325 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Tata Indica | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Indica | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 42 L |