2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Indica would be higher. At 4,758 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 284 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Patrol (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica. 2009 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Patrol | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | Patrol | Indica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 4758 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 135 L | 37 L |
