2001 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2001 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2001 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Yaris. (66 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 385 kg more than 2001 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier (176 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Yaris. (94 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2001 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cavalier | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
