2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2002 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Caldina (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (105 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Because 2002 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Caldina 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, 2002 Toyota Caldina (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (106 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. 2002 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2002 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Aveo | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
