2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1112 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Tata Indica | |
Make | Land Rover | Tata |
Model | Defender | Indica |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1405 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 37 L |