2006 Tata Sumo vs. 2007 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2007 Tata Sumo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Tata Sumo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Tata Sumo would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Tata Sumo (69 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Tata Sumo. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Tata Sumo should accelerate faster than 2006 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Tata Sumo weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Tata Sumo.
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, 2007 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Tata Sumo.
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2006 Tata Sumo | 2007 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Tata | Tata |
Model | Sumo | Sumo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 69 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2425 mm |