2005 Toyota Previa vs. 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 514 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Previa | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Previa | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 49 L |