2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2005 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (205 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 413 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 Chevrolet Cobalt (271 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (91 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cobalt | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1357 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
