Comparison – Comparison – Maruti 800 vs Tata Nano

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Tata Nano -Tata Nano -

Launched in 3 variants of petrol (BSII & BSIII):

VARIANT : PRICE (on Road – Kolkata)

Nano : 1.54 (Red, Blue, White)Nano CX : 1.84 (Red, Blue, White) Nano CX : 1.87 (Gold, Silver, Yellow)Nano LX: 2.10 (Gold, Silver, Yellow)

As base variant is Non AC, customers will have to pay more for higher variants.

Delivery will start only from July (long waiting period – uncertainty on date of delivery)

Engine PowerEngine Power

796 cc3 cylinder37 bhp @ 5000 rpm

624 cc2 cylinder34.5 bhp @ 5500 rpm

800 Advantage

800 Advantage

Better pick-up and speed3 cylinder engine is more stableBetter pick-up and speed3 cylinder engine is more stable

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

Pulling CapacityPulling Capacity

Torque=59 Nm@2500 rpm Weight=655 Kg

Torque to wt ratio : 90 Nm/Ton

Torque=48Nm@3000 rpm

Weight=600 Kg

Torque to wt ratio : 80 Nm/Ton

800 Advantage

800 Advantage

Higher pulling capacity at lower engine speed.Easy to use in city as well as hilly roadsHigher pulling capacity at lower engine speed.Easy to use in city as well as hilly roads

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

ReliabilityReliability

Tried, Tested & Trusted Brand since 25 years

Yet to prove itself

800 Advantage

800 Advantage More than 25 lacs M800 customers in India More than 25 lacs M800 customers in India

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

Dual Fuel OptionDual Fuel Option

M800 Duo - LPG & Petrol Only petrol

800 Advantage

800 Advantage More economical and eco-friendly optionMore economical and eco-friendly option

Petrol (Rs./litre) Auto LPG (Rs./litre) Saving Per Litre (%)

40.6 24.37 40%

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

Fuel Filling SystemFuel Filling System

Easy to fill both LPG and Petrol from outside

Fuel Tank for LPG & Petrol is placed safely.

Customer needs to open the front bonnet to get the vehicle refueled

Front fuel tank- unsafe in case of collision

800 Advantage

800 Advantage Convenience and SafetyConvenience and Safety

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

Distance covered with full tankDistance covered with full tank

Km run with 28 L petrol tank capacity= 450.8 km

Additional Km run with 19.2L LPG tank = 244 km

Possible distance with both tanks filled =695 Km

Km run with 15 L petrol tank capacity= 345 km

(assume claimed mileage of 23 kmpl)

800 Advantage

800 Advantage Less visits to filling stationsLess visits to filling stations

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

Stability

1. Rear Engine

2. Brakes

3. Tyres

4. Shape

StabilityStability

1. Rear Engine of Nano - Engine behind the rear wheel axle.

All the engine weight is at one end.

There is in-sufficient down force at front wheels

Vehicle can act like a pendulum during turning- this is called Oversteer.

Over steer is difficult to control – even for experienced drivers Sudden braking makes the problem even worse

800 Advantage

800 Advantage Safer to drive even for new car ownersSafer to drive even for new car owners

StabilityStability

2. Brakes◦ Tata Nano comes with both front and rear drum

brakes.

◦ Drum brakes are cheaper and less effective.

◦ Less control over vehicle -makes it unsafe

800 Advantage

800 Advantage Disc brakes gives better control and safetyDisc brakes gives better control and safety

3. Tyre Size of Nano-◦ Front and rear tyre size is different-a disadvantage

Stability - Stability -

135/70 R12135/70 R12 155/65 R12155/65 R12

800 Advantage

800 Advantage

Equal tyre size leads stability in all driving conditions.Equal tyre size leads stability in all driving conditions.

◦ Spare tyre provided only for front.◦ Spare tyre has lower grade – performance limited to 50 kmph

when in use.

◦ If spare tyre put at rear can lead to un-stability

Length : 3099 mm

Width : 1495 mm

Height : 1652 mm

Stability Stability

800 Advantage

800 Advantage Aerodynamic shape, more stable at high speedsAerodynamic shape, more stable at high speeds

4. Shape -

Length : 3335 mm

Width : 1440 mm

Height : 1405 mm

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

Boot SpaceBoot Space

Ample space to carry luggage in the boot.

Hardly anything can be placed, most of it is occupied by spare wheel, washer liquid etc.

800 Advantage

800 Advantage Utility for city as well as outstation travelUtility for city as well as outstation travel

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

Maintenance CostMaintenance Cost

Lowest maintenance cost Spares easily available Very economically priced

spares

Traditionally High Maintenance cost of Tata

Quality of parts compromised to maintain low price - more wear and tear

800 Advantage

800 Advantage Low running cost, better resale, longer lifeLow running cost, better resale, longer life

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

Service NetworkService Network

Supported by the largest service network in India : 2616 Service Stations (Dealer workshops and MASS – Feb 09)

Spread from Kashmir to Kanya kumari

Around 500 workshops (less

than 20% of the size of

Maruti’s service network)

800 Advantage

800 Advantage Service at your doorstepService at your doorstep

Maruti 800 Tata Nano

Other drawbacks of Nano

Rear mounted Engine-◦ All the dust raised from front will be absorbed by the

engine leading to frequent change of air filter and high cost of maintenance

Spare Tyre-◦ Spare tyre provided is of substantially low quality, not

advised to run the vehicle on spare tyre◦ Performance will also be decline while running on spare

tyre

Other Advantages of M800 over NanoOther Advantages of M800 over Nano

More Legroom: M800 is longer by 23.5 cms – gives more comfortable seating, more legroom.

Ease of repair: Front engine is easy to access. Rear Engine also means a lot of dust will enter the engine from front wheels, choking the air-filters leading to expensive maintenance cost.

Better Passenger Comfort: Less cabin noise, temperature & vibration due to separate front engine compartment. (Nano engine under the rear seat)

Summary - Benefits of M800Benefits of M800

Benefits of buying a Maruti 800Benefits of buying a Maruti 800

More than 25 lac satisfied customers◦Tried, tested and trusted product

Stability◦Front Disc brakes, Aerodynamic shape, front

engine, stable tyresDual fuel option

◦LPG offers customer 40% savings, longer distance between re-fuelling and eco-friendly option

Utility and safety◦Ample boot space and safely positioned fuel tank

Benefits of buying a Maruti 800Benefits of buying a Maruti 800

Low cost of operation◦Low cost of spares, maintenance and longer life

of parts

Service Network◦easy availability of spares and workshops

across the nation

Resale vale◦Maruti 800 has high resale value because of

nation wide acceptability

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