2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2011 Tata Sumo and 2011 Volkswagen Beetle 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 Volkswagen Beetle (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 507 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.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Tata Sumo | 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sumo | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2510 mm |
