1995 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 833 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 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Cavalier | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
