2006 Tata Indigo vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Tata Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indigo weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Tata Indigo | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
