2011 Tata Indica vs. 2011 Kia Venga
To start off, both 2011 Tata Indica and 2011 Kia Venga were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Venga weights approximately 203 kg more than 2011 Tata Indica. 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 Kia Venga (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica. 2011 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Tata Indica | 2011 Kia Venga | |
Make | Tata | Kia |
Model | Indica | Venga |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 48 L |