2003 Tata Indigo vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Tata Indigo. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 239 kg more than 2003 Tata Indigo. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Indigo. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Indigo. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Tata Indigo | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Tata | Honda |
| Model | Indigo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
