2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, both 2011 Tata Sumo and 2011 BMW X3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 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 X3 | |
Make | Tata | BMW |
Model | Sumo | X3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1881 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1675 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2810 mm |