2003 Tata Indigo vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 19 kg more than 2003 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Tata Indigo | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indigo | Indica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
