2006 Mazda B3000 vs. 2006 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2006 Mazda B3000 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 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda B3000 (154 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Sumo weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Mazda B3000.
Because 2006 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda B3000. 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 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B3000 | 2006 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Mazda | Tata |
| Model | B3000 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1948 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2410 mm |
