2012 BMW Z4 vs. 2012 Tata Indigo
To start off, both 2012 BMW Z4 and 2012 Tata Indigo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indigo. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW Z4 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 2012 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo, 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW Z4 | 2012 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | Z4 | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1403 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
