2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic (201 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Sonic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | |
Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
Model | Corolla | Sonic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 127 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.3 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1735 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1517 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |