2009 Honda Fit vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Tata Indica would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 139 kg more than 2009 Honda Fit.
Because 2006 Tata Indica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Tata Indica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Fit | Indica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
