2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 265 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Indigo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |