2007 Tata Indigo vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
