Maruti 800 VS Tata Nano!

dhrishikesh · 14th July 2009, 08:44

I will vote for Tata Nano, for city driving; I have been eagerly waiting for tat to launch its Diesel version; but for highway driving my vote goes for Maruti 800.

Bazius · 14th July 2009, 09:03

800 all the way. I saw the nano on-road not what I expected, but I guess its something that will grow on you.

I was in auto the other day and the driver says few months sir after that i will be a taxi driver. He along with many of his peeps have sold their autos made payments for nano. HAHAHA lets see how that turns out.

musicmanaman · 14th July 2009, 10:20

The TATA Nano is way ahead in terms of space, M 800 is more fun to drive, but that's about it.

I wish the Nano could come with the M 800 engine, that would be really nice.

dhrishikesh · 14th July 2009, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicmanaman

The TATA Nano is way ahead in terms of space, M 800 is more fun to drive, but that's about it.

I wish the Nano could come with the M 800 engine, that would be really nice.

I also think the same, its really pleasure to drive Tata Nano with 796cc Maruti Suzuki MPFI 3-Cylinder Engine.

humyum · 14th July 2009, 10:40

800 anyday, I dont want seperate cars for city and highway drives, morever maruti 800 is a proven machinery since ages and the legandary Maruti Service.

15 liters fuel tank in the nano, sheesh.

safari_lover · 14th July 2009, 10:59

It's Nano, all the way for me. I am waiting for the European spec Nano, though

throttleking · 14th July 2009, 11:20

voted for Nano, dont want to go for age old Maruti 800

esteem_lover · 14th July 2009, 11:31

Until the Nano comes out & performs, it will always be an illusion. Once cannot compare an illusion with reality. So let's wait & see.

nickatnite · 14th July 2009, 11:49

The Nano is funky cool unlike the geriatric and wheezy M800. I hope Maruti doesn't replace the 800 with something similar to the D'Zire, proportionately speaking!. The "nanny" car Esteem looks sleek in comparison to it's replacement!. My vote is for the Nano.

for_cars1 · 14th July 2009, 12:26

I'm a bit sceptical about the 2 cylinder Petrol engine in the Nano. Having just 2 cylinders might be too coarse.
Atleast 3 cylinders are required for a smoother engine IMO and 800 has it. + for 800

Due to the newer design, I hope Nano's passenger cage will be far more rigid compared to 800. + for Nano.

It will be tough for Nano to match up to the reliability levels of 800. Strongly feel maintenance of Nano will be on the higher side compared to 800.

nurni76 · 14th July 2009, 12:26

I know that it is too early to comment as Nano is yet to hit the roads and prove its worthiness, but it is a car that has put India on the global radar. It is really an engineering marvel that showcases India as a Technological power house. Hats off to Tatas for this. My Vote is therefore to Nano.

vinaydas · 14th July 2009, 12:31

i vote for 800.. if there was no 800 there wouldn't be a Nano now.
Tata's compare Nano with the 800 which i think is totally lame. If you really want to compare it with the 800 ,compare it with the current gen of the same platform The Astar which i feel is milestones ahead of the nano.

typeOnegative · 14th July 2009, 12:41

My pick is the humble 800. For the following reasons:

1. It is the known devil.
2. Proven track record
3. Tata Motors' habit of making a guinea pig of the first few customers
4. Possibly, lower running cost
5. Err, to be a bit elitist, image ka bhi sawaal hai

gpa · 14th July 2009, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by typeOnegative

It is the known devil.

A known devil is better than an unknown angel

but, i still think the Nano outshines the M800 atleast in the city. It doesn't compare with the M800 on the highway.

The diesel version of the Nano will make a further dent into MUL's sales.

anupminda · 14th July 2009, 12:57

I voted for the Nano for couple of reasons,
1: I find it better looking than the 800.
2: Newer technology compared to the 800.
Ofcourse it is too early to talk about reliability and all but i am willing to put my money on Nano being a better car in the long run than the 800.
These are my personal views,i have nothing against he 800 or Maruti.

View Poll Results: Which cheapest car is your choice?
Maruti 800 DX	162	45.51%
Tata Nano LX	194	54.49%
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14th July 2009, 08:44	#16
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	I will vote for Tata Nano, for city driving; I have been eagerly waiting for tat to launch its Diesel version; but for highway driving my vote goes for Maruti 800.
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14th July 2009, 09:03	#17
Bazius BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Thithimathi, Coorg Posts: 68 Thanked: Once View My Garage	800 all the way. I saw the nano on-road not what I expected, but I guess its something that will grow on you. I was in auto the other day and the driver says few months sir after that i will be a taxi driver. He along with many of his peeps have sold their autos made payments for nano. HAHAHA lets see how that turns out.
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14th July 2009, 10:20	#18
musicmanaman BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 927 Thanked: 25 Times	The TATA Nano is way ahead in terms of space, M 800 is more fun to drive, but that's about it. I wish the Nano could come with the M 800 engine, that would be really nice.
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14th July 2009, 10:40	#20
humyum Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,750 Thanked: 5,422 Times	800 anyday, I dont want seperate cars for city and highway drives, morever maruti 800 is a proven machinery since ages and the legandary Maruti Service. 15 liters fuel tank in the nano, sheesh.
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14th July 2009, 10:59	#21
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 685 Times	It's Nano, all the way for me. I am waiting for the European spec Nano, though Last edited by safari_lover : 14th July 2009 at 11:04.
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14th July 2009, 11:20	#22
throttleking BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 804 Thanked: 447 Times	voted for Nano, dont want to go for age old Maruti 800
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14th July 2009, 11:31	#23
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Until the Nano comes out & performs, it will always be an illusion. Once cannot compare an illusion with reality. So let's wait & see.
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14th July 2009, 11:49	#24
nickatnite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC/MAA Posts: 1,430 Thanked: 603 Times	The Nano is funky cool unlike the geriatric and wheezy M800. I hope Maruti doesn't replace the 800 with something similar to the D'Zire, proportionately speaking!. The "nanny" car Esteem looks sleek in comparison to it's replacement!. My vote is for the Nano.
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14th July 2009, 12:26	#25
for_cars1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,234 Thanked: 2,896 Times	I'm a bit sceptical about the 2 cylinder Petrol engine in the Nano. Having just 2 cylinders might be too coarse. Atleast 3 cylinders are required for a smoother engine IMO and 800 has it. + for 800 Due to the newer design, I hope Nano's passenger cage will be far more rigid compared to 800. + for Nano. It will be tough for Nano to match up to the reliability levels of 800. Strongly feel maintenance of Nano will be on the higher side compared to 800. Last edited by for_cars1 : 14th July 2009 at 12:31.
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14th July 2009, 12:26	#26
nurni76 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BLR/SEATTLE Posts: 907 Thanked: 360 Times View My Garage	I know that it is too early to comment as Nano is yet to hit the roads and prove its worthiness, but it is a car that has put India on the global radar. It is really an engineering marvel that showcases India as a Technological power house. Hats off to Tatas for this. My Vote is therefore to Nano.
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14th July 2009, 12:31	#27
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	i vote for 800.. if there was no 800 there wouldn't be a Nano now. Tata's compare Nano with the 800 which i think is totally lame. If you really want to compare it with the 800 ,compare it with the current gen of the same platform The Astar which i feel is milestones ahead of the nano.
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14th July 2009, 12:41	#28
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	My pick is the humble 800. For the following reasons: 1. It is the known devil. 2. Proven track record 3. Tata Motors' habit of making a guinea pig of the first few customers 4. Possibly, lower running cost 5. Err, to be a bit elitist, image ka bhi sawaal hai
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14th July 2009, 12:57	#30
anupminda Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jamnagar Posts: 18 Thanked: 0 Times	Nano for me. I voted for the Nano for couple of reasons, 1: I find it better looking than the 800. 2: Newer technology compared to the 800. Ofcourse it is too early to talk about reliability and all but i am willing to put my money on Nano being a better car in the long run than the 800. These are my personal views,i have nothing against he 800 or Maruti.
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