1998 Honda CRX vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda CRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda CRX (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 84 kg more than 1998 Honda CRX.
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 CRX (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda CRX | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | CRX | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
