2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (107 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.
Because 2009 Opel Insignia 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, 2009 Opel Insignia 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. 2009 Opel Insignia 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. 2009 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Aveo | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2737 mm |
