2001 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier weights approximately 29 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.

Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. (203 Nm). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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