2007 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 520 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. (185 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tiburon.
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2007 Hyundai Tiburon | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Hyundai | Tata |
Model | Tiburon | Sumo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2425 mm |