2005 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Aveo and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (83 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1410 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 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Aveo | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2410 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 95 L |
