2001 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Cavalier | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |
