2005 Tata Indigo vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 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. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 516 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indigo. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2005 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2005 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Tata Indigo | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Tata | Volvo |
| Model | Indigo | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
