2012 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2012 Chevrolet Optra

To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Nubira and 2012 Chevrolet Optra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira (120 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Optra. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Optra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 1100 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Chevrolet Nubira (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Optra. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Optra.

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2012 Chevrolet Nubira 2012 Chevrolet Optra
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Nubira Optra
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 108 HP
Torque 166 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.6 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 81.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 194 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.5 seconds 11.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 2385 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 11.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L