2011 Tata Sumo vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Tata Sumo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Tata Sumo would be higher. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tata Sumo weights approximately 600 kg more than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dacia Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Tata Sumo | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Tata | Dacia |
Model | Sumo | Duster |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2956 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2673 mm |