2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Nissan Navara were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Cruze | Navara |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
