1995 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1995 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 355 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 1995 Dodge Viper 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 1995 Dodge Viper. 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper 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 Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Cavalier | Viper |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
