2012 Tata Indica vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indica and 2012 Tata Nano 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 Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indica (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indica weights approximately 405 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Nano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Tata Nano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indica | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indica | Nano |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 37 L |
