1996 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2008 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2008 Toyota Venza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2008 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cavalier | Venza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 67 L |
