2004 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 370 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | AC | Tata |
| Model | Aceca | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 42 L |
