2011 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Tata Nano
To start off, both 2011 Honda Civic and 2011 Tata Nano were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 705 kg more than 2011 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Tata Nano is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Tata Nano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2011 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Civic | Nano |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 37 L |
