2012 Tata Sumo vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2012 Tata Sumo and 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
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 Toyota Hilux (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Sumo | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Sumo | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 120 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 3090 mm |
