2011 Tata Nano vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Tata Nano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Tata Nano would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2011 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 770 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 BMW 118 (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Nano | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Tata | BMW |
| Model | Nano | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 624 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 48 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3099 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1495 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1652 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 51 L |
