2003 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2003 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 658 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.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Tata Indigo | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3250 mm |
