2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2005 Honda HR-V and 2005 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 327 kg more than 2005 Tata Indica. 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 HR-V (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2005 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | HR-V | Indica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |
