1995 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer

To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1995 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 87 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.

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 Chevrolet Cavalier (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Chevrolet Cavalier 1995 Mercury Tracer
Make Chevrolet Mercury
Model Cavalier Tracer
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2190 cc 1839 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 120 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 154 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1187 kg 1100 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2510 mm


 

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