2004 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Tata Indigo. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 200 kg more than 2002 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Tata Indigo. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2002 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Indigo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |