2002 Honda City vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, 2006 Tata Indica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 658 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
Because 2006 Tata Indica 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 2006 Tata Indica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 2002 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | City | Indica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1343 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 | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
