2008 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 1989 GMC Jimmy

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.

Because 1989 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 GMC Jimmy 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, 1989 GMC Jimmy (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. 1989 GMC Jimmy 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. 1989 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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