2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Nissan NP300
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Nissan NP300 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (261 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Nissan NP300. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 181 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan NP300. (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Nissan NP300 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Cobalt | NP300 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 75 L |