2008 Nissan Micra vs. 2008 Tata Indigo

To start off, both 2008 Nissan Micra 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 1,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Indigo weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra.

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 Nissan Micra (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Nissan Micra 2008 Tata Indigo
Make Nissan Tata
Model Micra Indigo
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Size 1386 cc 1404 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 87 HP 0 HP
Torque 128 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.9:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 172 km/hour 160 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1047 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 3720 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 42 L


 

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