2011 Opel Astra vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2011 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 570 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Opel Astra. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Astra | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Opel | Tata |
| Model | Astra | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2425 mm |
