2007 Tata Indigo vs. 2003 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 168 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 2003 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Indigo | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 34 L |
