2002 Honda Life vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 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 7 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (93 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life. 2002 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Life | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Life | Indica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 37 L |
