2012 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 vs. 2012 Tata Indigo SW GLS

To start off, both 2012 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 and 2012 Tata Indigo SW GLS were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indigo SW GLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indigo SW GLS (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo SW 1.4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo SW GLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo SW 1.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo SW GLS.

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 SW 1.4 (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo SW GLS. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo SW GLS.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Tata Indigo SW 1.4 2012 Tata Indigo SW GLS
Make Tata Tata
Model Indigo Indigo
Year Released 2012 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1403 cc 1404 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 70 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 155 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 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1140 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.9 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 L 42 L


 

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