2009 Honda Insight vs. 2010 Tata Indica
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Insight would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Insight (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 136 kg more than 2010 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Insight (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Insight | 2010 Tata Indica | |
Make | Honda | Tata |
Model | Insight | Indica |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 37 L |