2006 Rover 45 vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 45 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2010 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 Rover 45 (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Rover 45 | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Rover | Tata |
| Model | 45 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
