2004 Honda Life vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Life | Indica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
