2009 Tata Indigo vs. 2011 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2011 Lancia Musa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lancia Musa (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Musa weights approximately 345 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, 2011 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indigo | 2011 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Tata | Lancia |
| Model | Indigo | Musa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1404 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 179 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 | 1005 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 47 L |
