2006 Acura RSX vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RSX (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 526 kg more than 2006 Acura RSX.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX.
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2006 Acura RSX | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Acura | Tata |
Model | RSX | Sumo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2425 mm |