2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,160 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP) has 336 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 92 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo. 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Cadillac | Tata |
Model | Escalade | Sumo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6160 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 565 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |