2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, both 2011 Tata Sumo and 2011 BMW 118 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 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 250 kg more than 2011 BMW 118.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 118. 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 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Sumo | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Tata | BMW |
| Model | Sumo | 118 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2660 mm |
