2006 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 394 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
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, 2006 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda 6 | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Mazda | Tata |
Model | 6 | Indigo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 42 L |