2007 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Aveo and 2007 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 103 kg more than 2007 Ford Ka.
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 Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ka 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 Ka | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Aveo | Ka |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1019 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
