2009 Tata Indigo vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 244 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 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo. 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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. 2008 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Tata Indigo | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Indigo | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1403 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |