2010 Tata Indigo vs. 2010 Chevrolet Kalos
To start off, both 2010 Tata Indigo and 2010 Chevrolet Kalos were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Indigo weights approximately 105 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Kalos. 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, 2010 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Kalos.
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2010 Tata Indigo | 2010 Chevrolet Kalos | |
Make | Tata | Chevrolet |
Model | Indigo | Kalos |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1150 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |