2009 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2009 Tata Indigo and 2009 Tata Indica 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 Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Indigo weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica.
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 (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indigo | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indigo | Indica |
| 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 | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 37 L |
