2009 Tata Nano vs. 2009 BMW 525
To start off, both 2009 Tata Nano and 2009 BMW 525 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 1060 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 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Nano. 2009 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Nano has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Nano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Nano | 2009 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Tata | BMW |
| Model | Nano | 525 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 624 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |
