2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2003 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Panda and 2003 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Tata Indigo (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Tata Indigo weights approximately 166 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. 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, 2003 Tata Indigo (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2003 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Panda | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
