2000 Tata Estate vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Tata Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Tata Estate would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP) has 333 more horse power than 2000 Tata Estate. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2000 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2000 Tata Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Tata Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Tata Estate. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Tata Estate. 2012 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2000 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 2000 Tata Estate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Tata Estate | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Tata | BMW |
| Model | Estate | 650 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2855 mm |
