1995 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1995 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1995 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Maxima. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 130 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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 (211 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Maxima. (177 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1995 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Cavalier | Maxima |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
