2005 Acura RSX vs. 2008 Tata Indica

To start off, 2008 Tata Indica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RSX would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Acura RSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RSX weights approximately 177 kg more than 2008 Tata Indica.

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, 2005 Acura RSX (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura RSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Acura RSX 2008 Tata Indica
Make Acura Tata
Model RSX Indica
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Size 1996 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 0 HP
Torque 191 Nm 116 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 79.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1222 kg 1045 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 37 L