2005 Tata Indigo vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Tata Indigo would be higher. Both 2005 Tata Indigo and 2007 Tata Indica are equipped with a 1,405 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 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, 2007 Tata Indica (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 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 2005 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Tata Indigo | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indigo | Indica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
