1997 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Tata Indica

To start off, 2008 Tata Indica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Accord weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.

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, 1997 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Honda Accord 2008 Tata Indica
Make Honda Tata
Model Accord Indica
Year Released 1997 2008
Engine Size 1997 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 0 HP
Torque 184 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 75.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 1005 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1670 mm