2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 860 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Sorento | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
