2012 Tata Sumo vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2012 Tata Sumo and 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (237 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 230 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Sumo | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Tata | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sumo | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 4572 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 2634 mm |
