2011 Tata Indica vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, both 2011 Tata Indica and 2011 BMW 730 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2011 Tata Indica. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 970 kg more than 2011 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Indica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Indica. (121 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Indica. 2011 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Tata Indica | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Tata | BMW |
Model | Indica | 730 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 82 L |