2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2009 Brilliance BS4 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 325 kg more than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Brilliance BS4. 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 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Brilliance | Tata |
| Model | BS4 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2425 mm |
