2009 Mazda 3 vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2009 Mazda 3 and 2009 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 3 (263 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 3 weights approximately 324 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mazda 3 (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 3 | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | 3 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
