1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2005 Tata Indica
To start off, 2005 Tata Indica is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Tata Indica. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Indica. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2005 Tata Indica | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 1600 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
