2012 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indigo and 2012 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 244 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Avensis (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo. 2012 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indigo | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
