2006 Tata Indica vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Tata Indica would be higher. Both 2006 Tata Indica and 2009 Tata Indigo are equipped with a 1,405 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Because 2006 Tata Indica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Tata Indica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Tata Indigo (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Tata Indica | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indica | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
