2009 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2011 Tata Indigo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Indigo weights approximately 11 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2011 Tata Indigo | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Indigo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1405 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |