2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rover City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rover City would be higher. At 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Rover City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rover City (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rover City should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 35 kg more than 2003 Rover City.
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, 2003 Rover City (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Rover City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2003 Rover City | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Aveo | City |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
