2002 Tata Indica vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Tata Indica would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2002 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 336 kg more than 2002 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Indica. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2002 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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