1995 Nissan Sentra vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 1,403 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Sentra (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indigo weights approximately 180 kg more than 1995 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2009 Tata Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Sentra. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Sentra | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | Sentra | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |
