2008 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 507 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 546 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Aveo | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 98 L |
