2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Tata Indica

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Tata Indica would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Indica. (105 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Indica. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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