1999 Honda Life vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Life | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Life | Indica |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
