2009 BMW 120 vs. 2009 Tata Indica

To start off, both 2009 BMW 120 and 2009 Tata Indica were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica.

Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 120 2009 Tata Indica
Make BMW Tata
Model 120 Indica
Year Released 2009 2009
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 168 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 340 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 16.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 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 51 L 37 L


 

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