2002 Rover 25 vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rover 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rover 25 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rover 25 (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indigo weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Rover 25.
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 (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rover 25. (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rover 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rover 25 | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Rover | Tata |
| Model | 25 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
