2006 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2006 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Optra and 2006 Ford Ikon were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Optra (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Optra should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Ford Ikon. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Optra (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Optra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon.
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2006 Chevrolet Optra | 2006 Ford Ikon | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Optra | Ikon |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |