2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2003 Honda City
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda City would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Honda City.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Aveo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 2003 Honda City | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Aveo | City |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 940 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
