2007 Volkswagen Kombi vs. 2007 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Kombi 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 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Kombi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Kombi (129 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Kombi should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Kombi weights approximately 464 kg more than 2007 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Kombi (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Kombi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Kombi | 2007 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Tata |
| Model | Kombi | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2344 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |
