2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2010 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2010 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Nubira would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Maverick (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Maverick weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Maverick 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, 2010 Ford Maverick 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, 2010 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2010 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nubira | Maverick |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |