2011 Citroen C1 vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Citroen C1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Indigo would be higher. 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 18 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C1. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C1 weights approximately 332 kg more than 2010 Tata Indigo.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C1. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C1 | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | C1 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |
