1981 BMW 528 vs. 2006 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2006 Tata Indigo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indigo.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 2006 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 528 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
