2002 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. 2012 Toyota Venza 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. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cavalier | Venza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2190 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 67 L |
