2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Tata Indica
To start off, 2006 Honda Jazz 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Jazz (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1060 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, 2006 Honda Jazz (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Jazz | 2005 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Jazz | Indica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
