2009 Tata Sumo vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Tata Sumo and 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Tata Sumo | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Tata | Subaru |
| Model | Sumo | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2616 mm |
