2007 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 413 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volvo S80 (301 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo. 2009 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Tata | Volvo |
| Model | Indigo | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
