2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Corolla | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
