2009 Tata Indigo vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indigo | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Picnic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
