2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Nubira 2008 Toyota Condor
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model Nubira Condor
Year Released 2009 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2986 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 0 HP
Torque 150 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 99.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81.5 mm 96 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 22.2:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1313 kg 1712 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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