2012 Tata Indica vs. 2012 Volkswagen T5
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indica and 2012 Volkswagen T5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen T5 (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1265 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 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Tata Indica | 2012 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Indica | T5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |