2009 Tata Indigo vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 715 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 2011 Opel Antara 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, 2011 Opel Antara 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, 2011 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Tata Indigo | 2011 Opel Antara | |
Make | Tata | Opel |
Model | Indigo | Antara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1403 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |