2006 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 276 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Honda | Tata |
| Model | Accord | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2425 mm |
