2003 Tata Safari vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Tata Safari would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2003 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X6 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Tata Safari. 2012 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 2003 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2003 Tata Safari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Tata Safari | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Tata | BMW |
Model | Safari | X6 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2933 mm |