2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2005 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (205 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Lexus RX. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus RX weights approximately 553 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Because 2005 Lexus RX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX (296 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Cobalt | RX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1357 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |
