2003 Honda Life vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indigo weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Life | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 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 | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2460 mm |
