2007 Nissan Note vs. 2007 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2007 Nissan Note and 2007 Tata Sumo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Note (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Sumo weights approximately 633 kg more than 2007 Nissan Note.
Because 2007 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Note. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Note. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Note.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Note | 2007 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Nissan | Tata |
| Model | Note | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1384 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2425 mm |
