1997 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 452 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (190 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cavalier | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1640 kg |
