2012 Tata Indigo vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Fiat 500 (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 34 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500.
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, 2013 Fiat 500 (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indigo | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Tata | Fiat |
| Model | Indigo | 500 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3547 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1627 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
