2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Tata B-Line
To start off, 2009 Tata B-Line is newer by 4 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Tata B-Line. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata B-Line.
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 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata B-Line. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata B-Line. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata B-Line has manual transmission. 2009 Tata B-Line will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Tata B-Line | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | B-Line |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 110 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |