2012 Tata Indica vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Captiva would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 840 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.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Tata Indica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indica | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Tata | Chevrolet |
| Model | Indica | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |
