1999 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1999 Tata E220
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1999 Tata E220 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Tata E220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Tata E220 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Tata E220 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Tata E220 weights approximately 159 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Tata E220 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Tata E220. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tata E220 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Tata E220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1999 Tata E220 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Tata |
| Model | Cavalier | E220 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
