2011 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Nano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Nano would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 925 kg more than 2010 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 120 | 2010 Tata Nano | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 120 | Nano |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 37 L |
