2012 Tata Indica vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indica and 2012 Peugeot 408 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Peugeot 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 408 (110 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
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 Peugeot 408 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Peugeot 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 2012 Peugeot 408 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 Peugeot 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indica | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Tata | Peugeot |
| Model | Indica | 408 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1401 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
