2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Aveo and 2005 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 1108 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 Kia Carens (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 2005 Kia Carens | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Aveo | Carens |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |