2005 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2011 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Prizm would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm.
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, 2011 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Prizm.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Prizm | 2011 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prizm | T5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
