2007 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Aveo and 2007 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Galaxy (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 664 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. 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, 2007 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Aveo | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 17.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
