1990 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 114 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Indigo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |