2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 1038 kg more than 2011 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, 2005 Kia Carens (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2005 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Tata Indigo | 2005 Kia Carens | |
Make | Tata | Kia |
Model | Indigo | Carens |
Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |