2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2006 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Honda HR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda HR-V (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indigo weights approximately 343 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Because 2009 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 HR-V (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda HR-V | 2006 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | HR-V | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
