2012 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indigo 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 1,403 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indigo (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 540 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 Indigo, 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 Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
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2012 Tata Indigo | 2012 Tata Nano | |
Make | Tata | Tata |
Model | Indigo | Nano |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1403 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 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 | 1140 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 37 L |