1996 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Civic | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
