1959 Fiat 1100 vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Sumo (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Sumo should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 930 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1100. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Sumo will offer significantly more control. 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 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1100 | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | 1100 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2425 mm |
