2008 BMW 118 vs. 2008 Tata Indigo

To start off, both 2008 BMW 118 and 2008 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 239 kg more than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Because 2008 BMW 118 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indigo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indigo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 118 2008 Tata Indigo
Make BMW Tata
Model 118 Indigo
Year Released 2008 2008
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 141 HP 0 HP
Torque 300 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 205 km/hour 160 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 kg 1146 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 3680 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.7 L/100km 11.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 L 42 L


 

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