2004 Tata Indigo vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2004 Tata Indigo and 2004 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2004 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 685 kg more than 2004 Tata Indigo. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Tata Indigo | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Touran |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 1404 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
