2010 Tata Indica vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Indica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Indica would be higher. At 1,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 204 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 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic 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. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Tata Indica | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Tata | Honda |
Model | Indica | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1401 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |