2007 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Tata Indigo | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Tata | BMW |
| Model | Indigo | 128 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |
