1996 BMW 840 vs. 1997 Tata Estate
To start off, 1997 Tata Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP) has 215 more horse power than 1997 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1997 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1997 Tata Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tata Estate. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1997 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 1997 Tata Estate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1997 Tata Estate | |
Make | BMW | Tata |
Model | 840 | Estate |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |