2008 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Kalos and 2008 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Chevrolet Kalos and 2008 Toyota Aygo are equipped with a 1,398 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Kalos (93 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Kalos should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Kalos weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 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, 2008 Toyota Aygo (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Kalos | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Kalos | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
