2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 669 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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Chrysler | Tata |
Model | Town & Country | Indigo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 351 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 42 L |