2012 Tata Indigo vs. 2013 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2013 Toyota Yaris 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Yaris (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 120 kg more than 2013 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indigo | 2013 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Indigo | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1403 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
