1998 Toyota Picnic 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 Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2010 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Sumo weights approximately 462 kg more than 1998 Toyota Picnic.
Because 2010 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Picnic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Picnic | 2010 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Picnic | Sumo |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2425 mm |