2006 Acura RL vs. 2008 Tata Indigo

To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Acura RL weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 2006 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Acura RL 2008 Tata Indigo
Make Acura Tata
Model RL Indigo
Year Released 2006 2008
Engine Size 3471 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 0 HP
Torque 347 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1575 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 42 L


 

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