2005 Tata Sumo vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Tata Sumo and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Tata Sumo. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Tata Sumo weights approximately 723 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Tata Sumo | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Sumo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 130 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
