2004 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Aveo would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1638 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Aveo | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |