1959 BMW 700 vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Indica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Indica (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Indica should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 415 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 700 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 37 L |
