2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C4 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Sumo weights approximately 463 kg more than 2008 Citroen C4.
Because 2008 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C4. 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 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C4. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C4 | 2008 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Citroen | Tata |
Model | C4 | Sumo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 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 | 1337 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2425 mm |