1996 Honda Today vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indica (74 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 295 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Tata Indica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Tata Indica (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Today | Indica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
