2008 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 644 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.
Because 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Aveo has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Aveo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Aveo | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Aveo | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4942 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |