2008 BMW 528 vs. 2011 Tata Indica
To start off, 2011 Tata Indica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 528 | 2011 Tata Indica | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 528 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
