2002 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2002 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2002 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Quest (165 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Quest weights approximately 629 kg more than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. 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, 2002 Nissan Quest (271 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. (184 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. 2002 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2002 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Cavalier | Quest |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 73 L |
