1984 BMW M6 vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 415 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
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1984 BMW M6 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | BMW | Tata |
Model | M6 | Safari |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |