2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Tata Indica

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Tata Indica would be higher. At 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indica.

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, 2006 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indica. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2005 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Civic 2005 Tata Indica
Make Honda Tata
Model Civic Indica
Year Released 2006 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1802 cc 1403 cc
Horse Power 113 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2410 mm


 

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