2005 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2010 Tata Sumo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2010 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Sumo weights approximately 442 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
Because 2010 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Tata Sumo (223 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 2010 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 2010 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Accord | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1358 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2425 mm |
