2009 Mini Cooper vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2009 Mini Cooper 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mini Cooper weights approximately 195 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 Mini Cooper (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mini Cooper | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Mini | Tata |
| Model | Cooper | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
