2006 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2006 Lexus GX
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Aveo and 2006 Lexus GX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Lexus GX.
Because 2006 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GX 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, 2006 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 2006 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Aveo | GX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 87 L |
