1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1998 Tata Estate
To start off, 1998 Tata Estate is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 BMW 1600 (98 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 648 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1969 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1998 Tata Estate | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 1600 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1644 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
