1971 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 890 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | Touring | Safari |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
