2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2009 Subaru Forester 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 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 295 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.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo. 2009 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Subaru | Tata |
Model | Forester | Indigo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1403 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 42 L |