2006 BMW 318 vs. 2006 Tata Indica
To start off, both 2006 BMW 318 and 2006 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Indica weights approximately 45 kg more than 2006 BMW 318.
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, 2006 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 318 | 2006 Tata Indica | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 318 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
