2007 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2007 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Sumo weights approximately 626 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2007 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. 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 Volkswagen Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Polo | 2007 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Tata |
| Model | Polo | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2425 mm |
