1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daihatsu Naked 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 7 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Sumo should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 940 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 2012 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Naked | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Tata |
| Model | Naked | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2425 mm |
