1972 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Honda Civic | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Civic | Indica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1169 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
