2007 Tata Indigo vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 936 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo. 2011 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2011 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Tata | Land Rover |
| Model | Indigo | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 68 L |
