2009 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 vs. 2009 Tata Indigo GLS
To start off, both 2009 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 and 2009 Tata Indigo GLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Indigo GLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indigo GLS (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo SW 1.4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indigo GLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo SW 1.4.
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 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo GLS. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo GLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 | 2009 Tata Indigo GLS | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indigo | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1403 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
