2012 Opel Insignia vs. 2012 Tata Indigo

To start off, both 2012 Opel Insignia 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Insignia (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Opel Insignia 2012 Tata Indigo
Make Opel Tata
Model Insignia Indigo
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1796 cc 1403 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1856 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1498 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2737 mm 2460 mm


 

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