1995 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1991 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (210 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 543 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1991 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier has manual transmission. 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 1991 Lincoln Town Car
Make Chevrolet Lincoln
Model Cavalier Town Car
Year Released 1995 1991
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2190 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 120 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 90.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1287 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 5560 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2990 mm