2006 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 160 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.

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 Opel Corsa (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Opel Corsa 2008 Tata Indigo
Make Opel Tata
Model Corsa Indigo
Year Released 2006 2008
Engine Size 1686 cc 1404 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 0 HP
Torque 165 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.4:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 145 km/hour 160 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 980 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.7 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 42 L


 

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