2005 Honda NSX vs. 2008 Tata Indigo

To start off, 2008 Tata Indigo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 384 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Because 2005 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 NSX (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 2005 Honda NSX has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda NSX 2008 Tata Indigo
Make Honda Tata
Model NSX Indigo
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Size 2999 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 241 HP 0 HP
Torque 285 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 5400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 260 km/hour 160 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1146 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1180 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 42 L


 

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