2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Chevrolet Aveo
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Aveo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. (113 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. (155 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. 2012 Chevrolet Aveo has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Aveo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Chevrolet Aveo | |
| Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
| Model | Defender | Aveo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4039 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2525 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 46 L |
