2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 167 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo.
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2007 Subaru Forester | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Subaru | Tata |
Model | Forester | Sumo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 221 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2425 mm |