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.

Compare all specifications:

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


 

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