2005 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2005 BMW 320 and 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 BMW 320.
Because 2005 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 320 | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 49 L |