2010 Tata Indica vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2010 Tata Indica is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica. 1998 Honda S-MX has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Tata Indica | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Tata | Honda |
| Model | Indica | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
