2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2008 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Xsara 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Sumo weights approximately 694 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2008 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 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 Citroen Xsara (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Xsara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Xsara | 2008 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Citroen | Tata |
Model | Xsara | Sumo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1186 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |