2002 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier and 2002 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,190 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Peugeot 307 (134 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 307 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 170 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 Peugeot 307 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Cavalier | 307 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
