2002 Toyota Caldina vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 555 kg more than 2002 Toyota Caldina.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Caldina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Caldina. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Caldina. 2002 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Toyota Caldina | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Caldina | Sumo |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2425 mm |