2009 BMW 325 vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2009 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | BMW | Tata |
| Model | 325 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
