2007 BMW 120 vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 120 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
