1999 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 525 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Nano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Tata Nano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Civic (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Civic | Nano |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2230 mm |
