2010 Honda Element vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 587 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica. 2010 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Element | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Element | Indica |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4328 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1819 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |
