2011 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour

To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 623 kg more than 2011 Tata Indigo. 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indigo. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indigo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indigo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Tata Indigo 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
Make Tata Honda
Model Indigo Accord Crosstour
Year Released 2011 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1405 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1140 kg 1763 kg
Vehicle Length 4160 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1897 mm
Vehicle Height 1630 mm 1669 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2797 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 L 70 L


 

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