2009 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Sumo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Sumo would be higher. At 4,015 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2007 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 908 kg more than 2007 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Discovery (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Land Rover | Tata |
Model | Discovery | Sumo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2425 mm |