2009 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 3 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2012 Tata Indica | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Civic | Indica |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 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 | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |