2009 Tata Indica vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Indica would be higher. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun weights approximately 535 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Tata Indica | 2010 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
Make | Tata | Mitsubishi |
Model | Indica | Shogun |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 98.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 88 L |