2010 Tata Sumo vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Sumo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Sumo would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2010 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 215 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Sumo. 2012 SsangYong Rexton has automatic transmission and 2010 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2010 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Tata Sumo | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Tata | SsangYong |
Model | Sumo | Rexton |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2830 mm |