1999 Honda City vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Honda City.
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, 1999 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | City | Indica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
