2009 Tata Indica vs. 2012 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2012 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Indica would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda CR-V (184 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica. 2012 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Indica | 2012 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Tata | Honda |
| Model | Indica | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 184 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 58 L |
