2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Tata Sumo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C3 (72 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Sumo weights approximately 669 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3.
Because 2006 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Tata Sumo (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C3 | 2006 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | C3 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
