Subaru R1 (2005 – 2010) vs Tata MOTORS Nano (2008 – 2018): specs compared
The Subaru R1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 45 hp against 38 hp. It has the higher top speed: 140 km/h against 105 km/h. The Tata MOTORS Nano is the lighter car, from 600 kg against 800 kg. At 3,284 mm, the Subaru R1 is 185 mm longer than the Tata MOTORS Nano. The Subaru R1 dates from 2005 – 2010, the Tata MOTORS Nano from 2008 – 2018.
| Specification |
Subaru
R1
2005 – 2010
|
Tata
MOTORS Nano
2008 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | India |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2010 | 2008 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD · FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 hp | 38 hp |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 52 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 105 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 L/100 km | 4.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,284 mm | 3,099 mm |
| Width | 1,476 mm | 1,483 mm |
| Height | 1,509 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,195 mm | 2,230 mm |
| Curb weight | 800 kg | 600 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.