1997 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1997 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1997 Peugeot 406 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 (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 406. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Peugeot 406 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1997 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Cavalier | 406 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
