2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Tata Indigo

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and 2008 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Corvette 2008 Tata Indigo
Make Chevrolet Tata
Model Corvette Indigo
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Size 5970 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 398 HP 0 HP
Torque 546 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 300 km/hour 150 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 42 L


 

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