1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 1468 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Festiva | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5173 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3020 mm |
