1975 BMW 1602 vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1602 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1602 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1602 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2010 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 1602 | Nano |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
