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, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 135 kg more 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 (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 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 1405 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 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 160 km/hour 160 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 1140 kg
Vehicle Length 3680 mm 4160 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1550 mm
Vehicle Height 1670 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.3 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 42 L


 

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