2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira and 2009 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
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 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Nubira | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |