Car comparision

Tata Nano vs Maruti 800
1. Manufacturer

Maruti 800 - Maruti 800 is a city Car manufactured by Maruti Udyog

Nano Car – Tata Nano Car is a people’s car manufactured by Tata Groups.

2. Price

Maruti 800 - Maruti 800 in India sold at around $5000.

Nano Car – Tata Nano Car with the standard version would be priced at Rs 1 Lakh for dealers (excluding VAT).

3. How much CC are the Maruti 800 and Nano Car?

Maruti 800 - Maruti 800 is a Car with a 796 cc.

Nano Car – Tata Nano is a Car with a 623 cc.

4. No. of cylinders in each car?

Maruti 800 - Maruti 800 is a three cylindered with 4 stroke cycle, water cooled SOHC.

Nano Car – Tata Nano is a two-cylinder non-opposed petrol engine.


5. Engine Power:

Maruti 800 - 37 bhp at 5000 rpm
59 Nm at 2500 rpm

Nano Car - 33 PS (33 hp/24 kW) @ 5500 rpm
48 N•m (35 ft•lbf) @ 2500 rpm

6. Engine Power:

Maruti 800 - It’s steering is a mechanical Rack & pinion.

Nano Car – It’s steering is a mechanical Rack & pinion.

7. Power Transmission:

Maruti 800 - 4-forward, all synchromesh, 1 reverse.

Nano Car - Rear wheel drive, 4-speed manual transmission

8. Maximum speed:

Maruti 800 - Maximum speed for Maruti 800 is 125 km/h (78 mph).

Nano Car - Maximum speed for Tata Nano is 105 km/h (65 mph).

9. Fuel economy:

Maruti 800 - Deliver fuel economy better than 20 km/l (47 mpg) on clear and plain roads.

Nano Car - Fuel economy (combined City + Highway): 20 kilometres per liter (5 L/100 km, 47 US mpg).


10. Ground Clearance:

Maruti 800 - 170 mm (6.7 in).

Nano Car - 180 mm (7.1 in).

11. Car’s Suspension:


Maruti 800 - Front suspension: McPherson struts & coil spring.
Rear suspension: Coil spring with gas filled shock absorbers.

Nano Car - Front suspension: McPherson strut with lower A arm.
Rear suspension: Independent coil spring.

12. Car’s Wheels:

Maruti 800 – It’s runs on 12 inch (305 mm) wheels.

Nano Car – It’s also runs on 12 inch (305 mm) wheels.


And me as a Tata Nano Lover :)