1998 BMW 330 vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 330 | Indica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
