1999 Mazda MPV vs. 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
To start off, both 1999 Mazda MPV and 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mazda MPV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MPV (146 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda MPV weights approximately 529 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.
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 Mazda MPV (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda MPV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda MPV | 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | MPV | Cavalier |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1191 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
