2009 Toyota Corolla vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2012 Tata Sumo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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2009 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Toyota | Tata |
Model | Corolla | Sumo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2425 mm |