1996 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1996 Peugeot 806
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1996 Peugeot 806 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 806. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 806. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 806.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1996 Peugeot 806 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Cavalier | 806 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2830 mm |
