2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2011 Tata Sumo and 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 490 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Sumo | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Tata | Subaru |
| Model | Sumo | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2619 mm |
