2011 Smart ForTwo vs. 2011 Tata Indica

To start off, both 2011 Smart ForTwo 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, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

Let's talk about torque, 2011 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Smart ForTwo 2011 Tata Indica
Make Smart Tata
Model ForTwo Indica
Year Released 2011 2011
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1000 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 70 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 92 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 2695 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1542 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 1867 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 33 L 37 L