1990 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Tata E
To start off, 2001 Tata E is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Tata E. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Tata E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata E weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Tata E. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Tata E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 2001 Tata E | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | M3 | E |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
