2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 51 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Civic | Indica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1045 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
