2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (247 HP) has 180 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal.
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, 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal (306 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Sumo. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo Kamal | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
Model | Kamal | Sumo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 306 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |