2004 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2004 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Aveo and 2004 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Aveo (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Mazda 2. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Aveo should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda 2 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
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, 2004 Mazda 2 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2004 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Aveo | 2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 45 L |
