1994 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla. 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Cavalier | Corolla |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |