2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. 2012 Chevrolet Aveo has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Aveo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Defender | Aveo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 46 L |
