2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 192 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, 2012 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Indigo | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
