2008 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2008 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2008 Tata Sumo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Sumo weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 2008 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2008 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Tata |
| Model | Brera | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 69 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2425 mm |
