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. Both 2012 Tata Indica and 2012 Tata Indigo are equipped with a 1,405 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Tata Indica. 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 Tata Indigo (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica.
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 | 1405 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 42 L |
