2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 946 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Aveo | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1946 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 87 L |
