2008 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2008 Tata Indigo

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Vivant 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Vivant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Vivant (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Vivant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Vivant 2008 Tata Indigo
Make Chevrolet Tata
Model Vivant Indigo
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Size 1997 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 119 HP 0 HP
Torque 176 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1306 kg 1146 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 42 L


 

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