2000 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Cavalier | 626 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
