1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2010 Tata Sumo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2010 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 510 kg more than 2010 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Sumo. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Toyota | Tata |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2425 mm |
