2002 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 294 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, 2002 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Indigo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 120 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |