2011 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Nubira would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Nubira. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Nubira | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Nubira | Venza |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |