2009 Tata Indica vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2011 Mazda BT-50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Indica would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Tata | Mazda |
| Model | Indica | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
