2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Tata Nano

To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Tata Nano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2009 Tata Nano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW M3 2009 Tata Nano
Make BMW Tata
Model M3 Nano
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Hatchback
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3999 cc 624 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 35 HP
Engine RPM 8300 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 401 Nm 48 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 73.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.2 mm 73.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 105 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 600 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 3099 mm
Vehicle Width 1400 mm 1495 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1652 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2230 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 4.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 37 L


 

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