2001 Citroen Osee vs. 2003 Tata Indica

To start off, 2003 Tata Indica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen Osee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen Osee would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Citroen Osee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2003 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Indica.

Because 2001 Citroen Osee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Citroen Osee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Tata Indica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Indica. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Citroen Osee 2003 Tata Indica
Make Citroen Tata
Model Osee Indica
Year Released 2001 2003
Engine Size 2946 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 191 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 272 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 4160 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1160 mm 1490 mm


 

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