1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier

To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 563 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Trans Sport Cavalier
Year Released 1998 1998
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3348 cc 2190 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 183 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1187 kg
Vehicle Length 5120 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2810 mm


 

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