1996 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1996 Mini MK VI
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1996 Mini MK VI were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Mini MK VI. (41 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1996 Mini MK VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 571 kg more than 1996 Mini MK VI. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mini MK VI. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mini MK VI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1996 Mini MK VI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
| Model | Cavalier | MK VI |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2040 mm |
