1999 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2001 Kia Carens
To start off, 2001 Kia Carens is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Kia Carens. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Carens weights approximately 69 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2001 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Cavalier | Carens |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
