2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Tata Indica

To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Accord 2009 Tata Indica
Make Honda Tata
Model Accord Indica
Year Released 2008 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 1405 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 74 HP
Torque 220 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 75.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 37 L


 

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