1999 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1999 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1999 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 265 kg more than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Fiesta. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1999 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Cavalier | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 922 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 40 L |
