2009 Tata Indica vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2009 Tata Indica and 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle (316 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indica | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
