2008 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 975 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica.
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 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2008 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Renault Laguna | 2009 Tata Indica | |
Make | Renault | Tata |
Model | Laguna | Indica |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |