2012 Tata Indica vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indica 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, 2012 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
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 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Tata Indica | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Tata | Tata |
Model | Indica | Indigo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1401 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 42 L |