2011 Volvo V50 vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2011 Volvo V50 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo V50 weights approximately 553 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 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica. 2011 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo V50 | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Volvo | Tata |
| Model | V50 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4521 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
