2007 BMW 320 vs. 2011 Tata Safari
To start off, 2011 Tata Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Safari weights approximately 430 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Because 2011 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2011 Tata Safari | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 320 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
