2010 Tata Indigo vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2010 Tata Indigo and 2010 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo. 2010 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Indigo | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Tata | Mazda |
| Model | Indigo | 6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
