2008 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 43 kg more than 2008 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2008 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Tata Indigo | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Tata | Honda |
Model | Indigo | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1183 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |