2005 Honda Jazz 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 Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indigo weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. 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 Jazz (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Jazz | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
