2012 Tata Nano vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Tata Nano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Tata Nano would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 692 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Tata Nano. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Nano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Tata Nano | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Tata | Honda |
Model | Nano | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 624 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 48 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.7 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |