2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2011 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2011 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2011 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Sumo | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Tata | Subaru |
| Model | Sumo | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2660 mm |
