2006 Tata Indigo vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mazda 5 (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo. 2011 Mazda 5 has automatic transmission and 2006 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2006 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda 5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Tata Indigo | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Tata | Mazda |
| Model | Indigo | 5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |
