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. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Tata Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 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 | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 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 | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
