Maruti 800 VS Tata Nano!

*VT* · 13th July 2009, 21:44

Hello Everyone,

As the tiny Tata Nano is already here, I just want to know your views on which "Cheapest Car" would you prefer?

Is it the evergreen Maruti Suzuki 800 DX(Top End) OR Tata Nano LX(Top end).

My vote definately goes for the Maruti 800 for its more "car like" design unlike van looking nano, its tried and trusted and there are many other things which I'll pour in later.

These were my views,So what about yours?

Maruti 800(Above)

Maruti 800 VS Tata Nano!-2008_tatanano3.jpg

Tata Nano

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Best Regards,
VT

Bouncer · 13th July 2009, 21:52

Purely as a city runabout, my chioce would be Nano. Nano in Diesel version is what I am waiting for.

srishiva · 13th July 2009, 21:53

Nano diesel. Can they put the CVT on this please? Also, when can one get this car when you want like others?

.anshuman · 13th July 2009, 22:00

My vote goes for Nano ,i think 800 will be better on highway.

StarVegabond · 13th July 2009, 22:01

Tata Nano is certainly (on paper) cheapest car becasue of the following reasons

1. Upfront price of the care
2. Insurance, registration cost ect are lower
3. More fuel efficient engine resulting in lower cost of running
4. safer, greener (Euro IV) than Maruti 800
5. tubeless tyres - easier to maintain
7. even with AC and diesel option still Nano might be cheaper than M800

loving_alaap · 13th July 2009, 22:06

I will take Nano only because of it offers more space than 800, and ofcourse its much cheaper.

Abes · 13th July 2009, 22:52

My vote for Nano because of newer technology, more interior space, refreshed looks, more FE and less cost.

Sawyer · 13th July 2009, 23:23

On its own, the Nano. Lot more interior space and comfort. Better ride as well. I vote Nano, with the assumption that the after sales service will be in line with needs. That is the big unknown.

live2drive · 13th July 2009, 23:25

Too early to comment. Let the Nano's hit the roads first.

McLaren Rulez · 13th July 2009, 23:36

I agree with l2d, its just too early to comment. The 800 is proven beyond question. The Nano appears to be a better car overall but let's see how it lasts on our roads.

Cyrus43 · 13th July 2009, 23:42

Maruti 800..ANYDAY!! That car is like a Go Cart!! And It sounds BRILLIaNT with a Free Flow!!

sanagg1 · 14th July 2009, 07:53

M-800 is at the fag end of product life cycle and Nano is just sweet begining. Not even honeymoon is over. Will have kid later.One such kid may be diesel.
happy dreaming !

SkyWalker · 14th July 2009, 08:11

Well, i haven't driven the Nano, from whatever i read - Nano anyday. Besides, unless someone forces them out Maruti will keep selling 800 until 2100 AD.

pmbabu · 14th July 2009, 08:32

I voted for Nano, but somehow feel we are doing injustice to M800

aaggoswami · 14th July 2009, 08:35

Voted for Maruti 800.
Reasons are :

1) Proven product. We have one that has crossed 1 lakh kms. This is something Tata has to match. Till date we never had any beading falling off or any such issues.

2) Reliability. Something again that is to be proven with time. I am separating this from point 1 is because this car has been very very reliable. We have used it quite roughly for last 4 years, but still it fires up and runs daily without trouble. Absolutely no powertrain issues.

3) A.S & S. We all know about this.

4) Repairability. Generally things dont go wrong if regular maintenance is done. Whenever some repair is to be carried out there is sufficient space to work around. This is lacking in Nano. May be Nano's rear seats can be removed but this does not improve things. Omni too seats can be removed, but there is huge space to work around.

5) Can be taken on highways. I am bringing in this because M800 can be literally taken onto highways where it can travel at reasonable speeds. The low CG and direct steering are nice. Nano has high CG so I think stability will be an issue. We have done ( in M800 ) 120 kmph indicated for around 80 km stretch of NE1 in crosswinds. The car never shifted lanes. Moreover the tank of Nano is very small at 15 ltrs. This proves Tata never wanted this car to travel on highways. Moreover in case of Nano, the engine is at rear and definitely there will be more passengers at rear. This can lead to stability as the front end might lighten a bit.

6) This is a proper car. Yes I am sure this comment is going to get me bashed hard, but I think a car has to be a car and not a piece that is bonded with industrial adhesive. Tata nano does use some hydroformed steel but this is not enough. The use of Industrial adhesive is not as per my liking.

IMHO, Maruti 800 is a product that is proven and everyone knows what are the virtues of this car. Nano is just limited to city runabouts, but leave the city and Nano is not a good car.

View Poll Results: Which cheapest car is your choice?
Maruti 800 DX	162	45.51%
Tata Nano LX	194	54.49%
Voters: 356. You may not vote on this poll

13th July 2009, 21:44	#1
VT BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: India Posts: 118 Thanked: Once	Maruti 800 VS Tata Nano! Hello Everyone, As the tiny Tata Nano is already here, I just want to know your views on which "Cheapest Car" would you prefer? Is it the evergreen Maruti Suzuki 800 DX(Top End) OR Tata Nano LX(Top end). My vote definately goes for the Maruti 800 for its more "car like" design unlike van looking nano, its tried and trusted and there are many other things which I'll pour in later. These were my views,So what about yours? Maruti 800(Above) Tata Nano Mods: If a similar thread already exists kindly delete/close this one. Best Regards, VT
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13th July 2009, 21:52	#2
Bouncer BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 336 Thanked: 163 Times View My Garage	Purely as a city runabout, my chioce would be Nano. Nano in Diesel version is what I am waiting for.
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13th July 2009, 21:53	#3
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Nano diesel. Can they put the CVT on this please? Also, when can one get this car when you want like others?
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13th July 2009, 22:00	#4
.anshuman Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Good-Gaon Posts: 7,763 Thanked: 11,064 Times View My Garage	My vote goes for Nano ,i think 800 will be better on highway.
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13th July 2009, 22:01	#5
StarVegabond Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,891 Thanked: 42 Times	Tata Nano is certainly (on paper) cheapest car becasue of the following reasons 1. Upfront price of the care 2. Insurance, registration cost ect are lower 3. More fuel efficient engine resulting in lower cost of running 4. safer, greener (Euro IV) than Maruti 800 5. tubeless tyres - easier to maintain 7. even with AC and diesel option still Nano might be cheaper than M800
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13th July 2009, 22:06	#6
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	I will take Nano only because of it offers more space than 800, and ofcourse its much cheaper.
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13th July 2009, 22:52	#7
Abes BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Muscat Posts: 201 Thanked: 60 Times	My vote for Nano because of newer technology, more interior space, refreshed looks, more FE and less cost.
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13th July 2009, 23:23	#8
Sawyer Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 2,677 Thanked: 1,786 Times	On its own, the Nano. Lot more interior space and comfort. Better ride as well. I vote Nano, with the assumption that the after sales service will be in line with needs. That is the big unknown.
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13th July 2009, 23:25	#9
live2drive BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 525 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Too early to comment. Let the Nano's hit the roads first.
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13th July 2009, 23:36	#10
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	I agree with l2d, its just too early to comment. The 800 is proven beyond question. The Nano appears to be a better car overall but let's see how it lasts on our roads. Last edited by McLaren Rulez : 13th July 2009 at 23:43.
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13th July 2009, 23:42	#11
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Maruti 800..ANYDAY!! That car is like a Go Cart!! And It sounds BRILLIaNT with a Free Flow!!
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14th July 2009, 07:53	#12
sanagg1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HIMALYAS Posts: 279 Thanked: 6 Times	M-800 is at the fag end of product life cycle and Nano is just sweet begining. Not even honeymoon is over. Will have kid later.One such kid may be diesel. happy dreaming !
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14th July 2009, 08:11	#13
SkyWalker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,531 Thanked: 136 Times	Well, i haven't driven the Nano, from whatever i read - Nano anyday. Besides, unless someone forces them out Maruti will keep selling 800 until 2100 AD.
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14th July 2009, 08:32	#14
pmbabu BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On The Net Posts: 335 Thanked: 47 Times	I voted for Nano, but somehow feel we are doing injustice to M800
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14th July 2009, 08:35	#15
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	Voted for Maruti 800. Reasons are : 1) Proven product. We have one that has crossed 1 lakh kms. This is something Tata has to match. Till date we never had any beading falling off or any such issues. 2) Reliability. Something again that is to be proven with time. I am separating this from point 1 is because this car has been very very reliable. We have used it quite roughly for last 4 years, but still it fires up and runs daily without trouble. Absolutely no powertrain issues. 3) A.S & S. We all know about this. 4) Repairability. Generally things dont go wrong if regular maintenance is done. Whenever some repair is to be carried out there is sufficient space to work around. This is lacking in Nano. May be Nano's rear seats can be removed but this does not improve things. Omni too seats can be removed, but there is huge space to work around. 5) Can be taken on highways. I am bringing in this because M800 can be literally taken onto highways where it can travel at reasonable speeds. The low CG and direct steering are nice. Nano has high CG so I think stability will be an issue. We have done ( in M800 ) 120 kmph indicated for around 80 km stretch of NE1 in crosswinds. The car never shifted lanes. Moreover the tank of Nano is very small at 15 ltrs. This proves Tata never wanted this car to travel on highways. Moreover in case of Nano, the engine is at rear and definitely there will be more passengers at rear. This can lead to stability as the front end might lighten a bit. 6) This is a proper car. Yes I am sure this comment is going to get me bashed hard, but I think a car has to be a car and not a piece that is bonded with industrial adhesive. Tata nano does use some hydroformed steel but this is not enough. The use of Industrial adhesive is not as per my liking. IMHO, Maruti 800 is a product that is proven and everyone knows what are the virtues of this car. Nano is just limited to city runabouts, but leave the city and Nano is not a good car.
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