2012 Tata Sumo vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2012 Tata Sumo and 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Sumo weights approximately 726 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2012 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Tata Sumo | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Tata | Toyota |
| Model | Sumo | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2956 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4258 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1726 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1925 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2425 mm | 3240 mm |
