2004 Honda Element vs. 2009 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Tata Indigo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Because 2004 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element 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, 2004 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2009 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Element | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2353 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
