2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 6 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 42 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indigo 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 | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Indigo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 120 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |