2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2010 Tata Indigo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 275 kg more than 2010 Tata Indigo.
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 Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indigo. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Civic | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1404 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
