2008 Rover 45 vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Rover 45 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 45 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rover 45 (139 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Rover 45 | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Rover | Tata |
| Model | 45 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
