2000 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2012 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Aygo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Prizm would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Prizm weights approximately 225 kg more than 2012 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Prizm | 2012 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Prizm | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 35 L |
