1996 Toyota Venture vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Venture | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Venture | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2425 mm |
