2012 Tata Indigo vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2012 Tata Indigo and 2012 Tata Sumo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Indigo (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 660 kg more than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Tata Indigo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indigo. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Indigo | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Tata | Tata |
| Model | Indigo | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1403 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 120 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2425 mm |
