1992 BMW 850 vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 130 kg more than 1992 BMW 850.
Because 2010 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 850 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 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 | 1790 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
