2004 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Tata Sumo

To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 222 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord.

Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda Accord 2011 Tata Sumo
Make Honda Tata
Model Accord Sumo
Year Released 2004 2011
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 2956 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 187 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3000 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 223 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 227 km/hour 120 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1578 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4258 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1726 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1925 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2425 mm


 

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