2009 BMW 650 vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, both 2009 BMW 650 and 2009 Tata Safari were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 390 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | BMW | Tata |
Model | 650 | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5530 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |