2011 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2011 Daihatsu Charade and 2011 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indica (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indica weights approximately 100 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. 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, 2011 Tata Indica (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Daihatsu Charade | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Tata |
| Model | Charade | Indica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 37 L |
