2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 342 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Because 2009 Honda Accord is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Accord. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Aveo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Honda Accord (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Aveo | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
