2007 Tata Indigo vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, 2011 Renault Clio 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Clio weights approximately 75 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, 2011 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo. 2011 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 2011 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Tata | Renault |
| Model | Indigo | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
