2002 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 686 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Accord. 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, 2011 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Accord | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2425 mm |
