2012 Tata Sumo vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2012 Tata Sumo and 2012 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avensis (145 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 496 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Avensis. 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 Toyota Avensis (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Sumo. 2012 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Sumo has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Sumo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Tata Sumo | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Tata | Toyota |
Model | Sumo | Avensis |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |