2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. 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 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
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2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Hyundai | Tata |
Model | Elantra | Sumo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |