2012 Kia Rio vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2012 Kia Rio and 2012 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Rio (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Rio weights approximately 121 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Kia Rio (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Rio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 2012 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Rio | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Rio | Indica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1126 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4046 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 37 L |
