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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 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 | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |