2010 Tata Indica vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2010 Tata Indica and 2010 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 172 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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Tata Indica 2010 Honda Civic
Make Tata Honda
Model Indica Civic
Year Released 2010 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1405 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 1177 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 50 L


 

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