1984 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indigo weights approximately 340 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Civic | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 42 L |
