2009 BMW 135 vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2009 BMW 135 and 2009 Tata Sumo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 480 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 135 | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | BMW | Tata |
Model | 135 | Sumo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2425 mm |