2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2012 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 981 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Nissan | Tata |
Model | Pathfinder | Indigo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1403 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2121 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4884 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1834 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |