2003 Rover City vs. 2011 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover City would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Aveo (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Aveo should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 115 kg more than 2003 Rover City. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Aveo (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Aveo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Rover City | 2011 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | City | Aveo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 3919 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1679 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2479 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 45 L |
