1988 BMW 520 vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2007 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indica. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2007 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2007 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 520 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
