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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 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 26 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, 2005 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
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 | 1588 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |