2012 Tata Safari vs. 2012 Tata Sumo
To start off, both 2012 Tata Safari 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 Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
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2012 Tata Safari | 2012 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Tata | Tata |
Model | Safari | Sumo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2425 mm |