2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 113 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage.
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, 2008 Kia Sportage (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Kia | Tata |
| Model | Sportage | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2425 mm |
