1998 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Tata Indica
To start off, both 1998 Honda Civic and 1998 Tata Indica were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Civic weights approximately 170 kg more than 1998 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 Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 1998 Tata Indica | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Indica |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |