1966 BMW 1600 vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2007 Tata Indigo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indigo weights approximately 220 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indigo (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 1600 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
