1995 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1995 Dodge Intrepid
To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1995 Dodge Intrepid were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Intrepid (214 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 290 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.
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, 1995 Dodge Intrepid (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1995 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Cavalier | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 68 L |
