2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1568 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Land Rover | Tata |
Model | Defender | Indigo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |