2007 Tata Indigo vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life. 1998 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | Tata | Honda |
| Model | Indigo | Life |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
