2006 BMW 530 vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 530 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 530 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
