2009 Tata Indica vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Colt 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica.
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 Tata Indica (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2011 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Tata | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Indica | Colt |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 47 L |
