2000 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 453 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. 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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Pontiac | Tata |
| Model | Trans Am | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2425 mm |
