2006 BMW M5 vs. 2006 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2006 BMW M5 and 2006 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2006 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Safari weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M5 | 2006 Tata Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | M5 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
