1998 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 360 kg more than 2010 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2010 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Accord | Indica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1490 mm |
