2003 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Ypsilon would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 95 kg more than 2003 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Lancia Ypsilon (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Ypsilon | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Lancia | Tata |
| Model | Ypsilon | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |
