2005 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 4 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 995 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.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indigo. 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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. 2009 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Tata Indigo | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Tata | SsangYong |
| Model | Indigo | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
