2006 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Vibe would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Vibe weights approximately 642 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 Pontiac Vibe (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Pontiac Vibe | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Pontiac | Tata |
Model | Vibe | Indigo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |