2000 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2003 Chevrolet Prizm

To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Prizm is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Prizm. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Prizm would be higher. Both 2000 Chevrolet Prizm and 2003 Chevrolet Prizm are equipped with a 1,794 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

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, 2000 Chevrolet Prizm (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Prizm.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Prizm 2003 Chevrolet Prizm
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Prizm Prizm
Year Released 2000 2003
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1794 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2470 mm


 

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