2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 539 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Sumo | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Tata | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sumo | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2830 mm |
