2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2007 Tata Sumo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2007 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Sumo weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2007 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Porsche | Tata |
| Model | 911 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2425 mm |
