1997 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1997 Daihatsu Move
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1997 Daihatsu Move were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Move. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1997 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 385 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Move. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Move. (67 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Move. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier has automatic transmission and 1997 Daihatsu Move has manual transmission. 1997 Daihatsu Move will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1997 Daihatsu Move | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Cavalier | Move |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 846 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |
