2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Tata Sumo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Tata Sumo would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 223 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Subaru | Tata |
| Model | Legacy | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2425 mm |
