2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Aveo and 2005 Ford Five Hundred were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 612 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.

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 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Aveo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Aveo 2005 Ford Five Hundred
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Aveo Five Hundred
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1605 cc 2967 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 103 HP 203 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 281 Nm
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1068 kg 1680 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 72 L


 

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