2012 Suzuki Jimny vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2012 Suzuki Jimny 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2012 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Suzuki Jimny | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Suzuki | Tata |
| Model | Jimny | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1328 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |
