1996 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1493 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier.
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1996 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Cavalier | Defender |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2190 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 75 L |