2012 Tata Indica DLX vs. 2012 Tata Indica LX
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indica DLX and 2012 Tata Indica LX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indica LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indica LX (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica DLX. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica LX should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica DLX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indica LX weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Tata Indica DLX. 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 Tata Indica DLX (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica LX. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indica DLX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indica DLX | 2012 Tata Indica LX | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indica | Indica |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1401 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 37 L |
