2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2012 Tata Indigo is newer by 7 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 1,403 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Indigo weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, both vehicles can yield 135 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Civic | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
