2011 Citroen C4 vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C4 and 2011 Tata Sumo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C4 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 525 kg more than 2011 Citroen C4.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Citroen C4 | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Citroen | Tata |
| Model | C4 | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2425 mm |
