2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2011 Tata Sumo and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 475 kg more than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Sumo | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Tata | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sumo | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2634 mm |
